The Sino-Japanese War of 1894-1895 was a pivotal moment in history, as it marked the end of centuries of Chinese domination by foreign powers and the beginning of Japan's rise to power in East Asia. China managed to defeat Japan due to their superior knowledge of the terrain, use of guerilla tactics, psychological warfare, better resources and lack of experience on the part of Japan. This victory had far reaching consequences for both countries; while it marked a major victory for China, it also resulted in an immense loss for Japan as they were forced into signing an unfavorable peace treaty. The outcome of this war helped shape modern day East Asian geopolitics and served as a major confidence booster amongst Chinese citizens.