Question

What was the main reason for Europeans to colonize Africa and china

Answer 1

In case of Africa, European imperialism started because of the selfish motives of economic exploitation and political competition.

In China's situation,since European imperial powers could not control all of the China,they settled for colonizing small parts such as Honk Kong and Macua,along China's coast and securing economic concessions inland.

Answer 2

In the mid to late 19th century, the European powers colonized much of Africa and Southeast Asia. During the decades of imperialism, the industrializing powers of Europe viewed the African and Asian continents as reservoirs of raw materials, labor, and territory for future settlement.