What did European powers want

Question

to accomplish by intervening in
China?
choose one
to stop the sale of opium
to open Chinese ports to
trade
to set up mines to get
access to raw materials
to convert the Chinese to
Christianity

Answer 1

European powers intervened in China primarily to open Chinese ports to trade. This was a significant motive behind their actions during the 19th century, particularly during the Opium Wars, as they sought to secure trade rights and access to Chinese markets.