How did Germany respond to the "open door" note of Secretary of State John Hay in 1899?
A)They affirmed the policy.
B)They refused to ensure its implementation.
C)They rejected it.
D)They removed their colonial administration from its Chinese protectorate.

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Germany, along with other European powers, did not formally reject the "open door" policy proposed by John Hay, but they did not commit to ensuring its implementation either. They were more interested in maintaining their spheres of influence in China.

How Did Germany Respond to the "Open Door" Note of Secretary