Description

This committee centers on the shifting power dynamics in East Asia during the late 19th and early 20th centuries, focusing on Korea’s uncertain future between independence and spheres of influence, Japan’s rapid rise as a regional power, and China’s struggle to maintain sovereignty while pursuing reform. External powers—including Russia, the United States, and European empires—competed for influence, while regional actors such as Mongolia, Manchuria, Taiwan, the Philippines, and Vietnam reflected the complex intersections of colonization, diplomacy, and independence movements. With over 25 delegates representing major states, colonies, and observers like the League of Nations, missionaries, and nationalist groups, the simulation offers a balanced mix of perspectives. Students gain insight into how East Asia transitioned from imperial rivalries to Japanese expansion, setting the stage for the conflicts that culminated in World War II.