What is The Open Door Policy in China?

Answer 1

There are two very distinct "Open Door Policies" depending on the time period.

During the 1800s - Age of Imperialism (Commonly referred to as the US Open Door Policy)

They resented the influence of foreigners in China.The Open Door policy was rooted in desire of American businesses to exploit Chinese markets, though it also tapped the deep-seated sympathies of those who opposed Imperialism, especially as the policy pledged to protect China's territorial integrity. While the policy was originally aimed to safeguard Chinese sovereignty and territorial integrity from partition, it was mainly used to mediate competing interests of the colonial powers without much meaningful input from the Chinese. Thus, the Open Door policy had little legal standing and created lingering resentment; it has since been seen as a symbol of national humiliation by many Chinese historians.

During the late 1900s - Cold War Period (Commonly referred to as the Chinese Economic Liberalization)

In 1979, The People's Republic of China developed its open door policy to help increase trade relations with the global community and also to reinvigorate an economy left stagnant by the Cultural Revolution. Initially, the PRC decided to set aside four Special Economic Zones (SEZ's) in southern china and focus their efforts to draw foreign manufacturing there. These four SEZ's were chosen for the following reasons:

1. Shenzhen: proximity to Hong Kong
2. Zhuhai: proximity to Macau
3. Xiamen: proximity to Taiwan
4. Shantou: Vast overseas connections with Chaozhou origin Chinese in Thailand and Hong Kong.

Answer 2

The Open Door policy with China was proposed by John Hay, US Secretary of State. He sent the policy to Great Britain, Germany, France, Italy, Japan, and Russia.

Answer 3

The term "Open Door Policy" refers to the equal trading rights among countries

Answer 4

The open door policy was when China opened up it's ports to trade with other countries again.