Resisting the modernization of Western powers for nearly a century, China found itself inferior to Western technologies, which Japan had instead adopted. Japan was imperialized early on, and it acclimated itself to the new machines and made them its own. With this new power and technology, it has also become an imperialist country. They began to capture additional territory and soon advanced into China. Unable to defend itself against the superior Japanese capabilities, China had to cede part of its land and open its ports for an indefinite period. In China, the Japanese spearheaded an imperialism that brought many benefits, such as political stabilization, opening up the economy, and introducing new ideas into society; However, since it created biased politics, unequal economic opportunities, and an oppressive society, Japanese imperialism became more costly than beneficial for China. Japanese imperialist influences led to a stabilized, but biased, policy in China. In their quest for power, the nobles attempted to dominate China for themselves. When Japan entered China with its exceptional manpower and weapons, it prevented the nobles from doing so. In the Treaty of Shimonoseki, Japan forced China to cede Korea, pay war indemnities, and open many ports (Hangzhou, Suzhou, and Chongqing), while putting an end to attempts at power. However, seeing Japan's progress through the adoption of Western technologies, the Chinese formed political clubs like the followers of Guang Xu, which debated approaches to reform. Japan also exercised control over the ruling class and politicians, demanding that they work together and help preserve crumbling local governments. However, stabilization has had consequences. The influence of the Japanese...... middle of paper ......QdZUatikXWs0Dv3kPVTutT3SlwOHwxbh3EMK7Qq>."日本帝国主义手段掠夺沦陷区." 百度知道. Baidu, January 9, 2011. Web. January 8, 2014. "日本侵华给中国带来了的好处." 爱问知识人. Sina, January 23, 2008. Web. January 8, 2014. "跟日本结交对中国有什么好处？." 百度知道. Baidu, June 18, 2009. Web. January 8, 2014. “同仁堂编辑.” 百度百科. Baidu, nd Web. January 8, 2014. “中国百年老药厂.” 百度知道. Baidu, March 29, 2009. Web. January 8, 2014. “建国初期.” 百度知道. Baidu, November 24, 2007. Web. January 8. 2014. .