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The Japanese invasion of Manchuria and northern China, Their attempt to…

- - - - China recognized Manchukuo as an independent state.
      - A demilitarized zone was created 100 km south of the Great Wall, between Beijing and Tianjin.
- - - - Wanted a totalitarian, militaristic Japan.
      - Focused on traditional values and the Samurai code
      - Supported attacking the USSR
      - Tried to take over the government.
        
        The coup failed; Emperor Hirohito ordered the Tōsei-ha to stop the rebels
    - - Wanted to modernize the military.
      - Preferred working within the system.
      - Supported expanding south into China and Southeast Asia
- - - - This favored Japan and made it easier for them to later control eastern China