Was the open door policy in China fair?

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Lewis Foley

8 April, 16:51

Was the open door policy in China fair?

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Kianna Casey · Answer 1

The Open Door Policy was not fair to all nations because China was forced to open their borders to trade with other countries without their consent, it caused rebellious behavior in China, and other countries reaped the profits. The Chinese were forced to open their borders and trade with other countries.

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Why was the Open Door Policy created? The US had recently gained a foothold in East Asia, and they were afraid they'd be forced out of the Chinese market by countries who had been there longer than them, so they created the policy to ensure they wouldn't lose their ability to trade with China.