The Japanese justified their invasion of China as

AProviding resources essential to their economic survival
BRescuing the Chinese people from foreign imperialism
CClaiming land that should have come to them by the Treaty of Versailles
DJustifiable revenge for the Sino-Japanese War of 1894

Verified Answer :

The Japanese justified their invasion of China as "a. Providing resources essential to their economic survival," since Japan is a relatively small island and lacks many natural resources.