The 'Nine-Power Treaty' signed at the Washington Naval Conference (1922) effectively:
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Correct answer: Formalized the Open Door Policy into international law
The treaty was a peak for the Open Door principles, with nine nations agreeing to respect the sovereignty and territorial integrity of China. It was an attempt to stabilize East Asia and prevent further imperialist competition.
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