<span>Montesquieu and John Locke, although having differing beliefs systems and values on the overarching scale, were similar when analyzing the independent branches and balances of power concept put forth by Montesquieu, claiming that the central government must have checks and balances in order to ensure a power vacuum does not occur.</span>
Many european nations and america desired to expand their "spheres of influence" and control parts of China for their own 'empire', which enables the nations to get more resources and other 'exotic' things that they do not have in their native lands.
I think it is D) to discuss important community issues. please let me know if I'm wrong.
I don't know I think they can preduct the future