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Why was it important to expand American influence in China?

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strategic naval bases

strategic naval bases

lucrative trade markets

lucrative trade markets

expanding Christian beliefs

expanding Christian beliefs

slowing foreign immigration

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lucrative trade markets — to secure American access to China's large markets and protect U.S. economic interests (Open Door policy).