Read the passage, "European Imperialism in China" and answer the question below.
Which option does the author suggest would benefit the interests of the
British Empire in China?
A
colonize China while making investments to modernize its
economy
B. declare war on other imperial powers while promoting democracy
in China
C
encourage trade monopolies while supporting armed peasant
rebellions against China's ruling elites
D
agree to foreign economic competition while helping China's
traditonal rulers institute political reforms