The U S A never joined the British Empire.
In reality, Bermuda did not actually choose to join the British Empire. They islands were forced to join or be conquered.
It didn't the US was formed when it revolted against the British Empire
1878
1894
Canada didnt join it was fought over by the French and British in which the Brits ended up winning therefore becoming part of her empire.
1964
The USA has never been part of the British Empire.
China never joined the British Empire. However, two small parts of China were part of the British Empire. Weihaiwei-1898-1930 Hong Kong-1841-1997
Scotland, Ireland Wales.
Most of them had no choice because they were conquered militarily.
Australia did not 'join' the British Empire, the British was the first westerners who set foot on Australia. They stuck the Union Jack down, and claimed Australia as theirs.
Jamaica came under British rule in 1655.