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How did the Japanese respond differently to the Westerners than the Chinese?

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The Japanese wanted to have the Western Powers see them as equals (in the 1900's). Before then they blocked out any Western people and trade from coming into there country. The Chinese accepted the West and started trade with them. Hope this helped!

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