Japan’s increasing trade and industrialization was meant to combat the West’s influence by becoming militarily and financially strong enough to become an actor in Imperialism.
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Both Ōkubo Toshimichi and Itō Hirobumi called for the advice of German Chancellor Otto von Bismarck; his advice convinced the Meiji leaders of the necessity for a militarily and economically strong Japan and nationalism in order to preserve independence.
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During the Warring States period of China, the Qin—through its Legalistic policies—placed considerable focus on the enhancement of state wealth and military power, also known with the expression Fuguo Qiangbing.