How did ming china's relationship with japan differ from its relationship with korea? a. korea remained outside china's sphere of influence, while japan was required to recognize chinese superiority. b. korea took on many of china's cultural traditions, while japan remained resistant to chinese cultural influence. c. korea was required to provide regular tributes to china, while japan was required to provide tributes less frequently. d. korea resisted chinese occupation, while japan was conquered by china and fell under its rule. c. korea was required to provide regular tributes to china, while japan was required to provide tributes less frequently.