US Open Door Policy

The Open Door Policy was a diplomatic principle established by the United States in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, particularly concerning China. It aimed to ensure that all countries had equal trading rights in China and to prevent any single nation from monopolizing the market or resources. Announced in 1899, the policy sought to protect American commercial interests and maintain China's territorial integrity amid increasing foreign influence and colonization. It emphasized the importance of free trade and cooperation among nations while trying to avoid conflict and promote stability in a rapidly changing geopolitical landscape.