As part of its modernization efforts after Japan was forced out of its isolation, it tried to acquire natural resources it needed, bringing it into direct conflict with __________ and __________.
a) korea ; Indonesia
b) china ; Russia
c) hong kong ; Taiwan
d) Mongolia ; turkey

please help !

Question

As part of its modernization efforts after Japan was forced out of its isolation, it tried to acquire natural resources it needed, bringing it into direct conflict with __________ and __________.
a) korea ; Indonesia
b) china ; Russia
c) hong kong ; Taiwan 
d) Mongolia ; turkey 

please help !

anonymous · Answer

I'd say China and Russia. As Japan's empire grew in the early 20th century, it pushed its way into parts of northern China including Manchuria which also brought it into conflict with Russia which was in the neighborhood for much the same reason -- resources.