<P> The First Sino - Japanese War ( 25 July 1894 -- 17 April 1895 ) was fought between the Qing Empire and the Empire of Japan , primarily over influence of Korea . After more than six months of unbroken successes by Japanese land and naval forces and the loss of the port of Weihaiwei , the Qing government sued for peace in February 1895 . </P>
<P> The First Sino - Japanese War ( 25 July 1894 -- 17 April 1895 ) was fought between the Qing Empire and the Empire of Japan , primarily over influence of Korea . After more than six months of unbroken successes by Japanese land and naval forces and the loss of the port of Weihaiwei , the Qing government sued for peace in February 1895 . </P>
who won the first sino japanese war and why
who won the first sino japanese war and why
Empire of Japan
Empire of Japan