1864 - 1899

• China continued to be a rich destination and source of goods.

• European interest grew further

• Joined by US from new colony in Phillipines
• Japan - undergoing a modernisation process of its own

• ‘Open Door’ Policy suggested by US

• Each power was worried that another power might take the whole cake and devour it alone!
• Each power wanted the same rights and access to markets as the other powers.