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In the 1800s, American businesses were attracted to China primarily due to its vast market potential and the demand for goods like silk, tea, and porcelain. The opening of China to foreign trade after the Opium Wars, along with the establishment of treaty ports, provided American merchants with greater access to Chinese consumers. Additionally, the promise of profit from trade and the opportunity to exploit China's resources motivated American businesses to engage more deeply with the region.

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