There were several effects of Japan's fighting with China in the 1930s, including:
* The rise of Japanese militarism: The Japanese military had a strong influence on the government and was determined to expand Japan's empire. The fighting in China gave the military even more power and led to the rise of militaristic governments in Japan.
* The weakening of China: China was already in a state of chaos when Japan invaded, and the fighting further weakened the country. This made it easier for Japan to conquer large parts of China and to set up puppet governments.
* The outbreak of World War II: Japan's aggression in China led to tensions with the United States and other Western powers. In 1941, Japan attacked Pearl Harbor and the United States entered World War II.
* The deaths of millions of people: The fighting in China resulted in the deaths of millions of people, both Chinese and Japanese. The war also caused widespread destruction and dislocation.