First Sino-Japanese War/Definition
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Fought over control of Korea by Qing Dynasty China and Meiji Restoration Japan (1894-1895); Japan gained control of Korea
Aug 1, 1894 to April 17, 1895 ( fighting broke out on July 25, 1894 ) over control of Korea,
which was a Chinese tribute state . Many foreign observers expected China to win, as
its navy was stronger on paper with its ironclad battleships and the Chinese army was
assumed to be massive.