Answer: China was invaded, damaged, and struggled internally.
Explanation: China was significantly affected by World War II. In this war, China was invaded in what was know as the Second Sino-Japanese War. This was an effort made by Japan to dominate China politically and by means of military through exploitation. China also was a battleground for war, meaning it was left to handle the immediate effects of the war, particularly property damage. During this time, China also was engaged in a civil war between nationalists and the Communist Party of China (which at the time was led by Mao Zedong). Although both forces united and fronted against Japanese invasion, they internally struggled due to ideological differences. Ultimately, the war period significantly impacted China's contemporary history; it also influenced a national identity.
