The open door policy began with the issuance of a circular diplomatic note by u s.
The open door notes.
The open door policy is a term in foreign affairs initially used to refer to the policy established in the late 19th century and the early 20th century that would allow for a system of trade in china open to all countries equally.
The open door notes 1899 1900 by the late 19th century japan and the european powers had carved much of china into separate spheres of influence inside of which each held economic dominance.
First open door note.
Preserve china s territorial integrity and respect the open door policy the french sold to the u s.
Secretary of state john hay to great britain germany france italy japan and russia on september 6 1899.
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It was used mainly to mediate the competing interests of different colonial powers in china.
Under the policy none of them would have exclusive trading rights in a.
The idea behind the open door notes originated with british and american china experts alfred e.
Hay issued a second circular to the same countries on july 3 1900.
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Their interest in panama for a 250 000 annual lease.
Secretary of state to andrew d.
The open door note submitted by u s.
The first open door note john hay u s.
He was the author of the open door notes which attempted to protect american interests in china in the early 20th century by asking european countries to pledge equal trading rights in china and the protection of its territory from foreign annexation.
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At the time when the government of the united states was informed by that of germany that it had leased from his majesty the emperor of china the port of kiao chao and the adjacent territory in the province of shantung assurances were given to the ambassador of the united states.
Sent notes to britain germany france italy japan and russia to explain the open door policy.
Secretary of state in the mckinley and theodore roosevelt administrations.
The recent ukase of his majesty the emperor of russia declaring the port of ta lien wan open during the whole of the lease under which it is held from china to the merchant ships of all nations coupled with the categorical assurances made to this.
The policy supported the principle that foreign countries have equal access to commercial and industrial.
Secretary of state john hay september 6 1899.
In 1899 secretary of state john hay issued a statement addressing the u s.