17 Regarding the Open Door Policy in China advocated by US Secretary of State John Hay in 1899, whichof the following statement is incorrect?
(A) US national power was strengthened after its victory in a war against Spain and gained the Philippines in 1898.
(B) The United States had increasing commercial interests in China.
(C) It was a diplomatic tradition for the United States in advocating Open Door Policy of every country.
(D) The United States respected the special interests of major powers gained in China in exchange of their supporting the US policy.