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Metternich and Bismarck wanted different things with Europe. Metternich was an advocate of Balance of Power and fought for this at the Congress of Vienna. Bismarck, on the other hand, wanted to create a super powerful Germany through the unification of German states. Bismarck believed in Realpolitik, a machiavellian theory that states that the power of a nation should be placed above any ideological or moral standard.
Many people feared the influence of immigrants on politics
Otto Von Bismarck started the alliance system because he felt that France was the biggest threat to Germany's power in Europe. His goal was to make an alliance system that left France with as little allies as possible. This system ultimately backfired and plunged Europe into a devastating war that cost billions in dollars and millions in lives.
China is so resistant to the western influence because they are a proud people who are very proud of their culture. China is also resistant to western influence because they have the financial power which can match that of the west.
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