Which of the following reflects the goal of the policies introduced by the Chinese state in the 1860s and 1870s to address the problems facing China?

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The policies introduced by the Chinese state in the 1860s and 1870s aimed to reinvigorate China by selectively borrowing from the West. This included adopting new technologies and practices while maintaining traditional Chinese culture and values. The goal was to modernize China and strengthen it both domestically and internationally, rather than simply restore free trade and diplomatic relations with European states or redistribute land equally among the peasantry and landlords. Encouraging the growth of an independent capitalist class was also a part of this goal. However, the focus was on borrowing and incorporating Western practices, rather than simply creating a capitalist class independent of Western influence.

Which of the Following Reflects the Goal of the Policies