The main Asian imperialist power around the turn of the twentieth century was:
A) Japan.
B) China.
C) Korea.
D) Thailand.

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Japan emerged as a significant imperialist power around the turn of the twentieth century, notably after its victory in the Russo-Japanese War (1904-1905), which established its dominance in Korea and parts of Manchuria. This period marked Japan's expansion and assertion of power in Asia, contrasting with China, Korea, and Thailand, which were either under foreign influence or actively resisting imperialism.

The Main Asian Imperialist Power Around the Turn of the Twentieth