WORLD HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -The East Asian cultural sphere, also known as the Sinosphere, the Sinic world, the Sinitic world, the Chinese cultural sphere, or the Chinese character sphere, encompasses multiple countries in East Asia and Southeast Asia that were historically influenced by Chinese culture.

Detailed explanation-2: -A sphere of influence was usually claimed by an imperialistic nation over an underdeveloped or weak state that bordered an already existing colony. The expression came into common use with the colonial expansion of European powers in Africa during the late 19th cent.

Detailed explanation-3: -The spheres of influence in China were established to make money for the European powers, like Russia, Great Britain, and France. Warlords of provinces in China set up arrangements allowing these nations to mine, trade, or build railways.

Detailed explanation-4: -The eight nations’ spheres in Qing China were designated primarily for trade purposes. Great Britain, France, the Austro-Hungarian Empire, Germany, Italy, Russia, the United States, and Japan each had exclusive special trading rights, including low tariffs and free trade, within Chinese territory.

Detailed explanation-5: -sphere of influence, in international politics, the claim by a state to exclusive or predominant control over a foreign area or territory.