Events preceding World War II in Asia

This article is concerned with the events that preceded World War II in Asia.

Prior to World War I, however, the ROC central government failed to effectively rule its territory.

Other than the warlord-controlled central government, two primary forces aimed to unite China under their ideology.

The following events played a significant role in setting the stage for the involvement of Asia and the Pacific in World War II: Many historians argue that World War II began with the Marco Polo Bridge Incident on July 7, 1937.

While other historians believe the war began with the Mukden Incident in Manchuria on September 18, 1931.