Open Door Policy
Definition
The Open Door Policy refers to America’s approach to China around 1900, allowing multiple imperial powers access to China—with none having exclusive control over Chinese trade or territory.
Analogy
Imagine you're at a party with your friends (the imperial powers) and there's only one pizza left (China). Instead of letting just one friend have it all, you suggest everyone gets an equal slice—that's essentially what America did with its Open Door Policy.
Related terms
Sphere Of Influence: An area or region over which an organization or state has significant cultural, economic, military or political influence.
Boxer Rebellion: A violent anti-foreigner movement which took place in China towards end end 19th century against Imperialist expansion by Western Powers.
John Hay: He was U.S Secretary Of State who announced Open Door Policy.
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