Which areas in east Asia did Japan intend to develop and which area was to be used as a source of raw materials and manpower in the world War two (pacific)
Japan intended to develop and expand its influence in several areas in East Asia during World War II, including Korea, Manchuria, China, and Southeast Asia, particularly Indonesia and the Philippines. Japan saw these regions as potential sources of raw materials, manpower, and strategic bases to support their military expansion in the Pacific.
In particular, Japan aimed to use China as a source of raw materials and manpower, as well as a strategic base for their military operations in East Asia. Japan invaded and occupied large parts of China during the war, exploiting the country's resources and enlisting Chinese labor to support their military campaigns.
Additionally, Japan sought to control Southeast Asia, with its abundant natural resources such as oil, rubber, and minerals, to support its war effort and fuel its industrial economy. Japan's invasion of Indonesia, the Philippines, and other Southeast Asian countries was driven by the desire to secure these resources and reduce reliance on imports from Western powers.