jan 8, 1915 - twenty one demands

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western powers interested in china bcs of large territory, population n potential for econ activity. jap established foothold in manchuria n gain control of korea n taiwan alr. fuelled jap ambitions to expand into china.
china experience political instability bcs of fall of qing dynasty led to power struggle.
jap join WWI on side of allies n occupied german controlled qingdao
jap delivered twenty one demands as ultimatum

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