(A) ** wanted to keep trade in China open
(B) controlled large areas in China
(C) broke China into distinct spheres of influence
(D) had no interest in trade with China
EXPLANATIONS BELOW
Concept note-1: -Answer. Unlike Britain, France, and Russia, the United States wanted to keep trade in China open. The Qing Dynasty instituted the first contemporary diplomatic relationships after the 19th century. After the Revolution of Xinhai, Republic of China increased meaningful relations with the US.
Concept note-2: -Introduction. The primary motive of British imperialism in China in the nineteenth century was economic. There was a high demand for Chinese tea, silk and porcelain in the British market.
Concept note-3: -The first Opium War (1839–42) was fought between China and Great Britain, and the second Opium War (1856–60), also known as the Arrow War or the Anglo-French War in China, was fought by Great Britain and France against China. Read more about the Qing dynasty.
Concept note-4: -Britain won the war in 1842, leading to the Treaty of Nanking. This treaty gave Hong Kong Island to Britain, allowed for free British trade with any merchants in China, and forced China to pay damages for the destroyed opium.