Japan was a successfully industrialized country with a sizable army and a strong economy, while China's economy remained weak and vulnerable to the interferences of imperial countries.
Japan opened its society and culture to Western influences, while China continued to resist any outside influence on its customs and beliefs.
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Japan opened its society and culture to Western influences, while China continued to resist any outside influence on its customs and beliefs
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china became more capitalistic, which led to an increase in trade
The fragmentation of China into multiple national identities.
were valued as a stopover for the growing trade with China.
In the nineteenth century China was rich in various products that more advanced nations wanted to import. Since China did not have a strong central government or a strong army, it became the victim of imperialism. Nations such as Britain, France, Russia, Japan and the US made China a victim of imperialism.
Chung-li Chang has written: 'The gentry in nineteenth century China' -- subject(s): Economic conditions, Middle class
The Japanese stayed independent from other societies. They also took in very little influence.
Increasing demand for markets contributed to support for an Open Door policy in China.