Japan wanted to expand its borders and looked for nations to colonize. In 1896, Japan convinced 1 _________ to open its ports to trade with Japan. However, China controlled much of Korea’s trade. This conflict led to the 2 ___________ War. Japan emerged victorious in this war. It captured part of 3_____________ , which had been under Chinese occupation.


1) Russia, Taiwan, Korea

2)Russo-Japanese, Sino- Japanese, Indo-Japanese

3) Manchuria, Myanmar, Singapore