Historical Events tagged with "john hay"
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John Hay Proposes the Open Door Policy
John Hay, the American Secretary of State, announced the Open Door Policy, a strategy urging European powers to maintain equal trading rights in China. This policy aimed to prevent any single nation from monopolizing trade and to ensure that the United States could participate in China’s lucrative market. Hay's note was directed to major global powers, emphasizing the importance of an open market in promoting international trade and maintaining peace. The policy emerged during a significant period of foreign intrigue in China, at a time when the country faced threats from colonialism.
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