What were the Japanese reason for occupation?

What were the Japanese reason for occupation?

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Japan sought to become a modern industrialized nation and pursued the acquisition of a large overseas empire, initially in Korea and China. By late 1941 this latter policy caused direct confrontation with the United States and its allies and to defeat in World War II (1939–45).

answer; (a) he was a u.s senator for 38 years;

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