The country that famously used the divide and rule policy to colonize parts of East Asia is Britain, particularly in its control over India. Although the options listed do not include Britain, it's important to note that the divide and rule strategy was a significant aspect of British colonial policy in various regions, including India.
Among the options provided, if we consider colonial practices that involved manipulation of local populations, France and Portugal also employed similar tactics in their colonies, but not specifically in East Asia.
In summary, none of the options directly corresponds to a well-known instance of "divide and rule" in East Asia specifically, but among colonial powers in general, Britain is most closely associated with that strategy.
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