After the Sino-Japanese War of 1894-1895, the powers changed from directly ceding territory to dividing spheres of influence and seizing leased land politically. What is the difference between before and after? 1. It is unrealistic to cede territory through unequal treaties. Even if the Qing government agreed, other powers would not agree. And the local Chinese are also a big problem, a big trouble. Therefore, dividing the sphere of influence is far more convenient and practical than cutting the ground.

2. What are the advantages of dividing spheres of influence and owning leased land? Although it is nominally the territory of your Qing government, it is actually my call. Moreover, capitalist countries always flaunt themselves as free and democratic countries and do not occupy your territory, but I have channels to spread civilization and practical interests. I can dig coal and build railways anywhere, and I can have my own judicial power. Why am I filming dead people grabbing territory? Isn't that nice?

3. Instead of completely occupying China and then competing with each other, it is better to take the form of leasing, which can at least calm the disputes within the imperialist countries.

4. The commodity economy of western powers is developed, and it is no longer necessary to achieve the purpose of capital export by directly distributing land. This is the policy and form of the product of the founding of the People's Republic of China, the quality of the people and the development of economy, society and culture to a certain stage. Before and after the Sino-Japanese War, capitalist countries had entered the stage of imperialism. Compensation is a colonial act, and dividing the sphere of influence and seizing the leased land is an imperialist act.

5. Governing China with China