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Why did Japan escape colonization by European nations?
They had prepared quickly before they were invaded.
Why were the mainland states able to resist European challenge?
Mainland states in Asia, such as China, Japan, and Thailand, were able to resist European challenges primarily due to their strong centralized governments and established cultural identities. They leveraged their military capabilities, diplomatic strategies, and economic resources to counter European encroachments. Additionally, these states often adopted selective engagement policies, allowing them to maintain sovereignty while benefiting from certain aspects of Western technology and trade. This combination of resilience and adaptability helped them fend off colonization and preserve their autonomy.
How were japan and china culturally different at the end of the century?
Japan opened its society and culture to Western influences, while China continued to resist any outside influence on its customs and beliefs.
How were Japan and China culturally different a the end of the 19th century?
Japan opened its society and culture to Western influences, while China continued to resist any outside influence on its customs and beliefs
Three countries where non-european languages are spoken?
Japan, China, and Ethiopia are three countries where non-European languages are spoken. In Japan, the language spoken is Japanese; in China, it is Mandarin; and in Ethiopia, Amharic is spoken.
What European country ruled Korea?
Only China and Japan had ruled Korea
Were Japan and China culturally different at the end of the 19th century?
Japan opened its society and culture to Western influences, while China continued to resist any outside influence on its customs and beliefs.
Could Southeast Asia be described as a site of Western European colonization?
What is "Western European"? Are you trying to differentiate between a East European and a Western European? Or...are you using the term "Western" and meaning a "European"? Meaning that a Westerner IS A EUROPEAN. We'll use the second definition, as that might be what you really meant. To answer your question: North America, Central America, South America, Africa, Australia, and Southeast Asia were sites of European colonization. Europe (in general)/China (in general)/Japan were never colonized. For future reference: Western=Occidental & Eastern=Oriental (the Orient=East/the Occident=West).
What best explains why Japan dominated China by the late 19th century?
China, moreso than Japan, had become controlled by European powers, which were militarily stronger. Japan participated more fully in the Industrial Revolution, and began to emulate the western powers in their imperialistic pursuits. China, Korea, Manchuria, and Indochina were soon targets of the Japanese as well as of European countries.
How did the us protect its trading rights with china?
Sending notes to European nations and Japan that recommended all nations have equal rights to china
Who is china's main trading partner?
The European Union is China's largest trading partner as of 2013. The United States and Japan are also significant trading partners with China.
What began American involvement in Asia?
Historically, US involvement in the affairs of Asia began during its colonization by European powers. The "opening" of Japan occurred subsequent to the visit in 1853 by an American naval squadron led by Admiral Matthew Perry. In 1877, ex-President Ulysses S. Grant made diplomatic visits to China and Japan.
