How did Ming China's relationship with Japan differ from its relationship with Vietnam?

AVietnam was outside the sphere of Chinese influence, while Japan was required to recognize Chinese superiority.
BVietnam was ruled entirely by China, while Japan controlled its own government despite Chinese occupation.
CVietnam was infrequently required to give China tributes, while Japan was required to give tributes to China more regularly.
DVietnam successfully resisted Chinese attempts at occupation, while Japan was never engaged in direct conflict with China.

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The answer is D. Vietnam successfully resisted Chinese attempts at occupation, while japan was never engaged in direct conflict with china.

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Option: D. Vietnam successfully resisted Chinese attempts at occupation, while Japan was never engaged in direct conflict with China.

Explanation:

Ming Dynasty relationship with Japan differs from its relationship with Vietnam because Vietnam has always resisted the china occupation in its land. Chinese domination in Vietnam began during 111 BC, which continued to Ming dynasty. Japan never entered into war with the Ming because it maintains healthy relations with one another.