WORLD HISTORY

HISTORY

THE AGE OF IMPERIALISM

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
True or False:China resisted foreign influence.
A
True
B
False
C
Either A or B
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Chinese resisted European imperialism through war, rebellion, not purchasing foreign-made products, and American protection. China had a wealth of natural resources that the European countries desired but China did not seek many European goods, which resulted in a trade imbalance between Europe and China.

Detailed explanation-2: -China, officially the People’s Republic of China (PRC), has full diplomatic relations with 179 out of the other 193 United Nations member states, Cook Islands, Niue and the State of Palestine. China has had the second most diplomatic missions of any state.

Detailed explanation-3: -China will continue to follow an independent foreign policy of peace, keep to the path of peaceful development, and pursue equality and mutually beneficial cooperation with all countries. We have never been subordinate to anyone, and we have never plundered others.

Detailed explanation-4: -Chinese culture influenced neighboring cultures’ governments, social systems, and gender relationships. Confucianism, Buddhism, and the Chinese language and writing system had the most significant impacts. China’s size and large population throughout history gave it influence across East Asia.

Detailed explanation-5: -Answer and Explanation: China and Japan responded to Western imperialism differently. Essentially, Japan gave in to the Western pressure to opening their ports and cities to foreign trade and relations, while China refused.

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