Manchukuo
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Japan’s imperial ambitions ran rampant during the early 20th century, and the nation didn’t just annex areas — it also set up puppet states. Manchukuo, also known as the State of Manchuria, was one such state.
The country was founded as an ostensibly independent nation in 1932 and existed until the end of World War II.