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.
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Japan liked the western culture and didn't want to fall behind technologically so they allowed the west to influence Japan, China was the complete opposite, they hated the West
In the late 16th century, the Ottoman Empire was a major power in western Asia. The Mughal Empire ruled much of the Indian subcontinent.
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European imperialism in China during the 19th Century hurt the Chinese economy and their governments. The people were exploited. Japan & the USA were also involved in using imperialism in China as well. Imperialism continued into the 20th century as well.
The Fujiwara family dominated Japan during the Heian period which lasted from 794 to 1185. They were able to become so powerful by arranging the marriage of their daughters to Emperors and Crown-Princes. Fujiwara women were the primary source of imperial brides from the 8th century to the 18th century.