China

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During the 18th century China went through a long period of peace and prosperity, which had adverse affects. The population increased from 100 million to 300 million, from 1644 till the end of the century. Corruption spread through the imperial court as well as a decline in military spirit. Upon entering the 19th century, China was shocked with revolt. The invasion of powers from the Western societies devastated the empire.
The Ch’ing Dynasty had a strong opposition to foreign trade. During the 19th century China faced many conflicts with Western powers. Great Britain was not content with China’s trade agreements and instigated Opium War (1832-42). The United States and Great Britain put forth the Open Door Policy, stating that “all nations enjoy equal access to China’s trade.” China did not agree with this document and their dislike for foreign relations grew. The Boxer uprising (1900) was China’s last effort to stop foreign influence.
The Ch’ing Dynasty ended with Tz’u-hsi in power, who dominated for 50 years, ending her rein in 1908. Tz’u-his ran a dishonest government and did not benefit the people of China. In 1911 the dynasty was overthrown and a republic was established with Sun Yat-sen as President. Since China was not receiving any aid from Western powers Sun made and alliance with the Chinese Communist Party (formed in 1922)....