What was the result of China appealing to the League regarding the Manchurian Crisis?

The result of China's appeal to the League of Nations concerning the Manchurian Crisis was the establishment of the Lytton Commission to investigate the situation. When China faced aggression from Japan in Manchuria in 1931, it sought assistance from the League, which responded by appointing the Lytton Commission. This commission was tasked with examining the circumstances surrounding the conflict and assessing the validity of Japan's claims to the territory.

The commission's investigation aimed to clarify the situation and gather information, which was a critical step in addressing the conflict. The Lytton Report ultimately concluded that Japan's invasion was not justified and recommended that Manchuria be returned to Chinese sovereignty, although by this time Japan had already left the League of Nations, undermining the League’s authority and effectiveness in resolving the issue. The creation of the Lytton Commission highlighted the League's attempts to intervene in international disputes, although it ultimately proved ineffective in enforcement.

Other responses may suggest immediate action such as sanctions or successful mediation, but the reality was that the League's response involved setting up an investigative body, which neither immediately resolved the conflict nor compelled Japan to withdraw its troops.