What was the response to the League of Nations to the Japanese expansion in 1933?

Answer 1

The League of Nations response to the Japanese expansion of 1933 was initially to help China as they declared Japan the aggressor in the situation. Ultimately Japan ended up leaving the League and keeping their troops where they were.

Answer 2

Based upon the invasion of Manchuria, China appealed to the United Nations. The League responded and sent a commission of inquiry. The Commission was led by British Lord Lyton and found Japan guilty of disturbing the peace. As expected the smaller nations of the League called for military sanctions. The major powers of the League realized however, that they would bear the burden of any military sanctions against Japan. And, although it was clear that Japan was a threat to East Asian stability, the major powers saw no particular threat to themselves. In this situation, a compromise solution was proposed. The compromise was a weak one. It allowed the Japanese to remain in occupation of the areas they held, however, no diplomatic recognition of an independent Manchuria was allowed as it was the result of aggression.