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With robust funding, Japan launched several military operations against Russia. Key victories at battles such as Nanchchan and Mukden underscored the effectiveness of Japan’s coordinated military strategy and financial backing. Meanwhile, Russia struggled with both logistical challenges and financial exhaustion. The empire’s economic troubles, exacerbated by the war, further impeded its ability to respond to Japan’s advances.
By the war’s conclusion in 1905, marked by the Treaty of Portsmouth, Japan emerged victorious, a shocking outcome that prompted global recognition of its newfound status as a great power. This victory not only solidified Japan's position in East Asia but also served as a wake-up call to Western countries regarding Asia's potential to contest Western dominance.