The Open-Door Policy refers to the U.S. foreign policy in the late 19th century that advocated for equal trade opportunities with China and opposed the colonization of Chinese territory by other countries.
Related terms
Spheres of Influence: This term refers to regions in China where different countries had exclusive trading rights and influence.
Boxer Rebellion: It was an uprising in China against foreign influences and imperialism, which threatened the Open-Door Policy.
John Hay: He was the U.S. Secretary of State who proposed the Open Door Policy as a way to protect American trading interests in China.