WORLD HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -Why was China traditionally not interested in trading with the west? they felt like they had natural resources and self sufficient. Although Guangxu’s effort at reform failed, what changes did it finally set in motion? it help trigger the boxer rebellion, and led to a new sense of Chinese nationalism.

Detailed explanation-2: -Sphere of influence: A sphere of influence is an area within which the political and economic interests of one nation are more important than those of other nations. Example: China struggled with the spheres of influence the European powers and Japan had carved out in that large but weak nation.

Detailed explanation-3: -Britain continued to export the opium though it was strongly objected by the government of China. The money earned after exporting the opium finances the tea import of Britain from China. The dried latex obtained from opium poppy is known as opium.