As Western powers colonized much of Asia, Japan avoided conquest by

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Japan avoided conquest by modernizing, specifically by embracing modern technology and adopting Western-style political and economic systems. This allowed Japan to become a formidable power in its own right, which in turn deterred Western powers from attempting to colonize it. Additionally, Japan was also able to exploit Western rivalries, but modernization was the key factor in its ability to avoid colonization. Japan did form an alliance with the United States, but this occurred after Japan had already modernized and become a major power. Japan did not ally with China, and in fact had several conflicts with China in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

As Western Powers Colonized Much of Asia, Japan Avoided Conquest