A sphere of influence is power to affect developments without having formal authority. For individuals as well as governments, it is wise to have a clear notion of this sphere so that your efforts are effective. It also prevents frustration about a process or system if you realize it is outside of your ability to make a difference. The term is often used in terms of the amount of power countries have over a particular region or state.
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China was wealthy in Natural Resources and produced fine silk and tea. The natural resources also included minerals. All these attributes were important to Europeans, Americans and the Japanese. These imperialistic nations all sought a degree of power or perhaps a "nicer" term would be "spheres of influence" in different sections of China. In order that conflict among the various predatory nations intent on taking advantage of China, different spheres of influence were divided among them. The following nations practiced Imperialism in China: Great Britain, France, Russia, Japan, Germany and the US.
Chinese trade was dominated by foreign influence
Spheres of influence are areas where one nation has dominant power over other nations. It is any area of the world where one state is more dominant. The spheres of influence refers to the areas in which a given directive works.
The establishment of spheres of influence in China by Europeans! :)
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