Almost from the beginning of this course, we began describing Westerners roles in China. Focusing on three historical episodes of your own choosing, describe how Western actors influenced the process of Chinas change. Whether through

Almost from the beginning of this course, we began describing Westerners roles in China.  Focusing on three historical episodes of your own choosing, describe how Western actors influenced the process of Chinas change.  Whether through positive actions or negative actions, to what extent can it be said that the West contributed to Chinas modernization?