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The secretary of state attempted to place China under an American “sphere of influence” to increase trade opportunities.
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U.S. Secretary of State John Hay promoted the "Open Door" policy (1899–1900), which sought equal trading rights for all powers in China and preservation of China's territorial integrity — explicitly opposing exclusive spheres of influence that would block American access.
U.S. Secretary of State John Hay promoted the "Open Door" policy (1899–1900), which sought equal trading rights for all powers in China and preservation of China's territorial integrity — explicitly opposing exclusive spheres of influence that would block American access.
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