Which are characteristics of china? select all that apply.
it had foreign spheres of influence.
it won the sino-japanese war.
it failed to institute reforms.
it avoided modernization.
it rapidly industrialized.

Answer;
Characteristics of China includes; 
-It had foreign spheres of influence.
-It failed to institute reforms.
-It avoided modernization

Explanation;
The countries that have sphere of influence on china can constrain and guide china in the choice of their foreign and domestic policies. For example,John Hay negotiated with China and the countries with spheres of influence to establish the Open Door policy.  This type of association has imparted many benefits on china. China is also a traditional country which usually try to conserve its traditional values and avoid modernization.   

"It rapidly industrialized" and "t won the Sino-Japanese War" would be the best options, as long as you're referring to the second Sino-Japanese War, since they lose the first one.