What did these other countries hope to gain by carving up China?

Responses
A The countries hoped to set up trade with China exclusively.The countries hoped to set up trade with China exclusively.
B The countries hoped to gain exclusive rights to China's imports.The countries hoped to gain exclusive rights to China's imports.
C The countries hoped to gain cultural, economic, military, and political control over parts of China.The countries hoped to gain cultural, economic, military, and political control over parts of China.
D The countries hoped to influence Chinese religious practices by converting all Chinese to Christianity.The countries hoped to influence Chinese religious practices by converting all Chinese to Christianity.

C The countries hoped to gain cultural, economic, military, and political control over parts of China.