China & TibetAsia
Manchukuo
Manchukuo was a puppet state of the Empire of Japan in Manchuria from 1932 to 1945, created after the Japanese invasion of Manchuria. The last Qing emperor, Puyi, was its head of state. It was dissolved at the end of World War II.
Key facts
| Dates | 1932 – 1945 CE |
|---|---|
| Region | China & Tibet |
| Continent | Asia |
| Type | puppet state |
| Capital | Hsinking (Changchun) |
| Founder | Empire of Japan (Puyi as ruler) |
| Religion(s) | Buddhism, Confucianism, Shinto |
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Dates follow widely used reference works; many ancient dates are approximate or debated. Neutral summary for general reference.