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In History / High School | 2014-09-25

What country did Japan defeat in its first foreign war during the Meiji period?

Asked by Josefina661

Answer (2)

japen defeated china in its first war.

Answered by britnany | 2024-06-10

Japan's first foreign war during the Meiji period was the First Sino-Japanese War fought against China from 1894 to 1895. Japan's rapid modernization allowed it to decisively defeat China, leading to significant territorial gains and recognition of Korean independence. This victory transformed Japan into a prominent military power in East Asia.
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Answered by britnany | 2024-12-26