NEW AMERICAN DIPLOMACY

  • War breaks out between China and Japan.

    War breaks out between China and Japan.
    Japan wins easily,exposing China's weakness.
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    NEW AMERICAN DIPLOMACY

  • American exports to China increased by 4 times.

     American exports to China increased by 4 times.
    American business leaders were really excited about China’s potential
  • Russia demands China allow them to lease Manchuria, a territory recently returned from Japan to China.

     Russia demands China allow them to lease Manchuria, a territory recently returned from Japan to China.
    Soon, several foreign countries were leasing territory in China these countries established Spheres of Influence.
  • America was a significant Power with Asia.

    America was a significant Power with Asia.
    The U.S. had naval bases throughout asia.
  • U.S. secretary of state John Hay's sends notes to countries with leaseholds in china, In china asking them to allow the U.S. to trade in their sphere.

    U.S. secretary of state John Hay's sends notes to countries with leaseholds in china, In china asking them to allow the U.S. to trade in their sphere.
    Them countries agree as long as all other countries agree.
  • Boxer rebellion

    Boxer rebellion
    Uprising led by the Society of the Righteous and Harmonious Fists aignst japanisse and western influence