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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.