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Japan gained control over territories through a combination of military aggression, strategic diplomacy, and economic expansion during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Following the Meiji Restoration in 1868, Japan rapidly modernized its military and economy, allowing it to defeat China in the First Sino-Japanese War (1894-1895) and Russia in the Russo-Japanese War (1904-1905). These victories enabled Japan to annex territories like Taiwan and Korea, establishing itself as a major imperial power in East Asia. Additionally, Japan's expansionist policies were driven by a desire for resources and security in an increasingly competitive global landscape.

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