jan 30, 1902 - The Anglo-Japanese Alliance

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The Anglo-Japanese Alliance was signed between Britain and Japan.

The alliance was formed to deal with Russian expansion in East Asia. Britain wanted to protect its interests in places like China and India, while Japan sought to strengthen its position as an emerging power. They agreed to support each other if either country faced a threat, especially from Russia.

This alliance was important because it helped establish Japan as a rising military power and allowed Britain to secure its interests in Asia, especially as tensions with Russia grew, leading to the Russo-Japanese War.

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