by the beginning of the 20th century, russian influence was increasing in china. japan and the united kingdom used to get economic and other benefits from their relationship with china. japan and the united kingdom did not like russia’s growing influence in china. japan and the united kingdom formed a military alliance, called the anglo-japanese alliance, on january 30th 1902. russia was not happy at this type of agreement between japan and the united kingdom. russia tried to form a similar military alliance with germany and france. on march 6th 1902, russia formed a military alliance with france but not germany.