By 1890, the country had several dozen warships and 500,000 well-trained, well-armed soldiers. It had become the strongest military power in Asia.
Japan had gained military, political, and economic strength.
European imperialism in China during the 19th Century hurt the Chinese economy and their governments. The people were exploited. Japan & the USA were also involved in using imperialism in China as well. Imperialism continued into the 20th century as well.
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By 1890, the country had several dozen warships and 500,000 well-trained, well-armed soldiers. It had become the strongest military power in Asia.
Western imperialism put Japan in a position where they were excluded from attaining the raw materials they required for economic progress.
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Japan became a modern industrialized power
Japan broadened it's sphere of influence to include to Korea
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.
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Because now Japan focuses on technology and their economy, instead of imperialism.
the imperialism of neighboring islands