Does anyone know what sort of restrictions did the Spanish had on Chinese immigration to New Spain?
no. But they did accepted a lot of Chinese in the Philippins, provided they converted to Catholicism.
Does anyone know what sort of restrictions did the Spanish had on Chinese immigration to New Spain?
Well if they pull the proverbial Meiji in 1750, they may become quite Westernized in their strategic vision by 1820. By late 18th century the Chinese population had tripled in two centuries. In a more open China many of those surplus population would migrate abroad, at least some will end up in Mexico. Maybe the government will see the value of overseas colonies instead seeing their tax base sail away.a) Why would China buy and Spain sell California. Unless you have a drastic change in not only Chinese power but also its aims. Traditionally, while it sought to have all recognise its superiority it only desired to conquer relatively adjacent regions.
I don't see why not. The Chinese empire is far away. It may be able to hold California against the Mexican army. But once US extends its borders to California the prospect of access to the Pacific coast would be irresistible. Thirty years is probably not enough time for the Chinese to really build up the infrastructure to defend it.b) If a powerful China does obtain and settle California would the US be able, or willing, to conquer it?
BTW, as I mentioned in this thread, here's a typical American perspective on Chinese immigration in the 19th century:
Well if they pull the proverbial Meiji in 1750, they may become quite Westernized in their strategic vision by 1820. By late 18th century the Chinese population had tripled in two centuries. In a more open China many of those surplus population would migrate abroad, at least some will end up in Mexico. Maybe the government will see the value of overseas colonies instead seeing their tax base sail away.
I don't see why not. The Chinese empire is far away. It may be able to hold California against the Mexican army. But once US extends its borders to California the prospect of access to the Pacific coast would be irresistible. Thirty years is probably not enough time for the Chinese to really build up the infrastructure to defend it.
Possibly, although this is a considerable shift in the long time Chinese viewpoint.
In terms of travel time and ease of movement China is a lot closer to California than the US is, prior to any trans-continental railway. The sort of China your suggesting would be at least comparable in strength to sizeable European states. It would also have an unparalleled manpower pool as well. The relatively small armies the US could push across the so called Great American desert and the Rockies, even if they had a technological edge would be unable to do more than raid the Chinese settlements. Also, presuming probably considerable Chinese settlement of the region, if somehow, say due to a Chinese civil war, the US managed to gain control of the area would they be able/willing to hold it?
Steve
In terms of travel time and ease of movement China is a lot closer to California than the US is, prior to any trans-continental railway. The sort of China your suggesting would be at least comparable in strength to sizeable European states. It would also have an unparalleled manpower pool as well. The relatively small armies the US could push across the so called Great American desert and the Rockies, even if they had a technological edge would be unable to do more than raid the Chinese settlements. Also, presuming probably considerable Chinese settlement of the region, if somehow, say due to a Chinese civil war, the US managed to gain control of the area would they be able/willing to hold it?
Steve
Japan got Formosa in 1895 at the Treaty of Shimonoseki, and since the First Sino-Japanese War takes place on schedule in this TL of yours, that wouldn't change.1905
Russian-Nipponese War
Following the war Japan recives South Sahalikin Island and the island of Formosa.
In a attempt to speed colonization of the two, Japan puts restrictions on Japanese emigration.
A detail: due to haphazard transliteration of Chinese names at the time, Wang was usually spelled Wong.1906
Congress is presented with Chinese Jackie Chan having been reelected in Oregon, as well as Chinese Wang Fa Li in California.