How did imperialism affect austria-Hungary?

Austrio-Hungary viewed the (New) Imperialism movement as an essential tool to stretch their sphere of influence across the world (since other Europeans nations done the same). However, it couldn't partake in this movement to to internal division caused by the ideals of nationalism. Austrio-Hungary would instead aid Germany by taking Asian Colonies such as Tsingtao. Austrio-Hungary eventually began their own Imperialism in 1914 by declaring war on Serbia, but that started WW1. Austrio-Hungary picked the wrong country to expand.