Open Door Policy of 1899 and Congo Conference (Berlin Conference) in 1885 are two events that show the United States acting as a mediator in international disputes. The US initiated the Open door Policy for the protection of equal privileges among countries doing business transactions with China. Whereas for the Congo Conference , the US joined in to work out the joint policy on the African continent.
pen Door Policy of 1899 and Congo Conference of 1885
The Open Door policy was a statement of principles initiated by the United States in 1899 and 1900. It called for protection of equal privileges for all countries trading with China and for the support of Chinese territorial and administrative integrity.
The Berlin Conference of 1884–1885, also known as the Congo Conference (German: Kongokonferenz) or West Africa Conference (Westafrika-Konferenz), regulated European colonization and trade in Africa during the New Imperialism period and coincided with Germany's sudden emergence as an imperial power.
When economists use the term "laissez-faire," they are referring to the idea that "<span>C. Government should not interfere with business practices", since this term implies a "hands off" approach to the economy. </span>
