Imperialism in China & Japan

IMPERIALISM IN CHINA AND JAPAN

Imperialism had different effects on China and Japan . Foreign intrusion in China resulted in the fragmentation of its ruling elite . The authority of China 's central government eroded as the West used the conflicting interests of the country 's most powerful groups to turn them against each other . A decentralized political system , on the other hand safeguarded Japan from the divisive effects of imperialism . The nation 's individual domains were able to experiment with Western ideas before these became politically acceptable to the regime as a whole

. In the process , they were able to discern which ones would contribute immensely to Japan 's progress and applied these

China 's first experience with Western imperialism occurred during the Manchu Dynasty (1644-1912 . The Manchus were a non-Chinese people that lived in present-day northeast China . Despite strong resistance from Chinese elites and commoners , they were able to dominate the entire country within a single generation . A population surge in the 19th century , however , set into motion the downfall of the Manchu Dynasty The increase in number of Han Chinese during this period resulted in more revolts against the Manchus throughout China

It was also in the 19th century that trade between China and the West intensified . The advent of Western capitalism and the modern national state prompted the United States and Europe to expand their markets overseas . By doing so , they would be able to profit immensely from their surplus products . Furthermore , there was also the possibility of...