What were the causes of the Sino-Japanese and Ruso-Japanese Wars?

Answer 1

The Sino-Japanese War (1894-1895) was primarily caused by competing interests in Korea, as both China and Japan sought to expand their influence over the peninsula. The Ruso-Japanese War (1904-1905) stemmed from territorial disputes in Manchuria and Korea, with Russia aiming to expand its influence in East Asia while Japan sought to assert its status as a rising power. Both conflicts highlighted the waning power of China and Russia and the emergence of Japan as a significant military force in the region. These wars were also fueled by imperial ambitions and nationalistic sentiments.