Additionally, the result of the Sino-Japanese War also had an economic impact with the war reparations serving as the source to implement the gold standard system and provided funds for building (and establishing) the Yahata Iron Factory.
加えて、日清戦争の賠償金は、の金本位制施行の源泉となり、八幡製鉄所造営（開設）の資金となるなど、戦果は経済的にも影響を与えた。