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DC. The United States, Britain, and France deployed naval forces to the vicinity, with
the United States tasking two aircraft carrier groups. Afghani forces went on alert in
response to these moves. By October 7, 2001, American strikes on targets in Afghani-
stan had begun. The war that followed was quick, though the target of the war effort—
Osama bin Laden and the Al-Qaeda leadership—had escaped through the mountain
territories to Pakistan. American forces remain in Afghanistan today.
2 UNITED STATES OF AMERICA/710 CHINA
MID#220
Started in July 1870. See the narrative in the 220 France/710 China dyad dispute list.
MID#31
Started in May 1900. See the narrative in the 200 United Kingdom/710 China dyad
dispute list.
MID#1650
Dispute Number: 1650
Date(s): March 6, 1905 to March 6, 1906
Participants: 2 United States of America/710 China
Outcome (and Settlement): Unclear (None)
Fatalities: None
Narrative: This dispute concerns a boycott of American goods in China, begun by
students and merchants and backed by the Chinese government for a time. On August
11, 1905, President Roosevelt issued a warning to China that the United States
expected a full observance of the “Open Door” policy established by the Tientsin
treaty of 1858. However, the boycott continued.
On March 6, 1906, the Chinese government became perturbed at the preparations
made by the US military for an “expedition” if necessary. The boycott continued in
China, but the Chinese government began to insist that it was no longer supporting the
boycott. The boycott had grown outside of the government’s control and was being
continued by the people of China.
Coding changes: Start Date changed from July 1905.
MID#2208
Started in March 1926. See the narrative in the 710 China/740 Japan dyad dispute list.
MID#145
Started in January 1927. See the narrative in the 200 United Kingdom/710 China dyad
dispute list.