In the context of imperialism in China, what did the 'Open Door Policy' propose?
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Correct answer: Equal trading rights for all nations within China
Proposed by the United States in 1899, the policy aimed to prevent any single power from monopolizing trade in China. It sought to protect American commercial interests while officially supporting China's territorial integrity.
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