.Explain Imperial China’s tributary system and how it ultimately gave rise to the Canton System in 1757. Then, briefly describe how the Opium Wars ended these arrangements and ushered China into its so-called “century of humiliation

Questions:

1.Explain Imperial China’s tributary system and how it ultimately gave rise to the Canton System in 1757. Then, briefly describe how the Opium Wars ended these arrangements and ushered China into its so-called “century of humiliation.” In your response, be sure to include and define (1) the Treaty
of Nanjing (1842); (2) Treaty of Wangxia (1844); and (3) Treaty of Tianjin (1860); (4) extraterritoriality; and (5) the most favored-nation (MFN) clause.

2.How did anti-Communist ideology play a role in the U.S. policy stance toward the People’s Republic of China (PRC) between 1949 and 1979? Use the following two examples to support your explanations: (1) the “Titoist” strategy; and (2) America’s continuous support for the Republic of China (ROC) on Taiwan. In light of that, why did President Richard Nixon decide to reach out to the PRC and embark upon a path of rapprochement? What strategic/realist incentives drove Nixon and Kissinger’s policy? And, why did Mao Zedong accept Nixon’s overtures? Finally, in your conclusion briefly assess to what extent ideology still plays a role in today’s U.S. enhanced rivalry with the PRC. Is Washington’s pushback on China still based on anti-Communism, or some other considerations? 3.Define and briefly explain the significance of each of the following on U.S.-China relations: (1) the Open-Door Notes; (2) the “Dixie Mission” to Yanan or Yenan (both spellings are fine); and (3) the Shanghai Communiqué. of Nanjing (1842); (2) Treaty of Wangxia (1844); and (3) Treaty of Tianjin (1860); (4) extraterritoriality; and (5) the most favored-nation (MFN) clause. 2.How did anti-Communist ideology play a role in the U.S. policy stance toward the People’s Republic of China (PRC) between 1949 and 1979? Use the following two examples to support your explanations: (1) the “Titoist” strategy; and (2) America’s continuous support for the Republic of China (ROC) on Taiwan. In light of that, why did President Richard Nixon decide to reach out to the PRC and embark upon a path of rapprochement? What strategic/realist incentives drove Nixon and Kissinger’s policy? And, why did Mao Zedong accept Nixon’s overtures?

Finally, in your conclusion briefly assess to what extent ideology still plays a role in today’s U.S. enhanced rivalry with the PRC. Is Washington’s pushback on China still based on anti-Communism, or some other considerations? 3.Define and briefly explain the significance of each of the following on U.S.-China relations: (1) the Open-Door Notes; (2) the “Dixie Mission” to Yanan or Yenan (both spellings are fine); and (3) the Shanghai Communiqué.