feb 18, 1932 - "Independent State of Manchukuo"

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On February 18, 1932, Japan declared Manchuria’s independence from China and recognized the establishment of the "Great Manchu Nation"

The former Emperor of China was invited to come with his followers and act as the nominal head of state for Manchuria.

Manchukuo now became the "Great Manchu Empire."

Puyi lived in the “Puppet Emperor's Palace,” built by the Japanese Army.


nothing more than a figurehead; real authority rested in the hands of the Japanese military officials.

1932: Lytton Commission criticizes Japan’s violation of international treaties, and recommending that Manchuria be governed by an autonomous administration, under Chinese sovereignty, which would recognize Japan’s economic interests in the region.

The report was adopted by the League of Nations in 1933, and the next day, Japan withdrew from the League of Nations and issued a warning to other foreign nations.

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