(A) ** allowed for open trade with China
(B) restricted trade with China
(C) opened trade with Japan
(D) restricted trade with Japan
EXPLANATIONS BELOW
Concept note-1: -What was the Open Door policy? The Open Door policy was a statement of principles initiated by the United States in 1899 and 1900. It called for protection of equal privileges for all countries trading with China and for the support of Chinese territorial and administrative integrity.
Concept note-2: -Definition. The term “open door policy” refers to the proposition to keep trade in China open equally to trade with all countries, preventing any one nation from controlling trade in the region. The policy also called for powers to respect Chinese territorial integrity.
Concept note-3: -In 1899 and 1900, Secretary of State John Hay issued what became known as the Open Door Notes to foreign powers involved in China.
Concept note-4: -The Open Door Policy stated that all nations, including the United States, could enjoy equal access to the Chinese market.