Open Door Policy (jan 1, 1899 – jan 1, 1900)
Description:
key people- John Hay, Alfred E. Hippisley, and William W. Rockhillquotes from important speeches or policy documents-
The Treaty of Wangxia (Wang-hsia) was the first formal treaty signed between the United States and China in 1844. It served as an American counterpart to the Anglo-Chinese Treaty of Nanjing that ended the First Opium War in 1842.
examples of actions that reflect the policy-
the countries’ economic interests in China would be best protected and promoted by a formal agreement among the European powers on the principle of maintaining an Open Door for trade and commercial activity.
Added to timeline:
Date:
jan 1, 1899
jan 1, 1900
~ 12 months