The correct answer is B. The occupation of southeast Asia by Japan.
In the early 16th century is when european powers started to colonize Asia.
For example, we had portuguese seizures of sites. When portugal and Spain decline of european colonization then it caused the European powers to be paved away.
Dutch took over portuguese colonies where strong presence was established because of their interest in Asia.
There was competition between Dutch, portuguese, and Spanish for whoever will win the Asia.