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The Dutch East Indies belongs to the Dutch, which is an ally of the allies, in Asia. The Japanese was trying to be the largest empire in Asia. Japan is also Germany's ally in World War 2. So the Japanese is trying to get rid of the allies in Asia, while expanding their territory.

The Dutch East Indies is also rich in oil, wood, rice and cheap human resources.

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