the Far East
noun
: the countries of eastern and southeastern Asia (such as China, Japan, North Korea, South Korea, and Vietnam)
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Russia's military activities are trending upward in the Far East including Japan's Northern Territories.
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Ryan Chan, Newsweek, 12 Feb. 2025
The East Coast share of total container imports into the U.S. from the Far East decreased from 34.4% in Q4 2023 to 32.6% in Q2 2024.
—Lori Ann Larocco, CNBC, 19 Sep. 2024
Miller’s broad historical overview of Russian foreign policy in Asia challenges the conventional view that the country has enduring interests in the Far East.
—Chris Miller, Foreign Affairs, 22 Feb. 2022
What to expect: Colorful performances, a market and traditional music along with family-friendly activities and plenty of authentic street food at the Far East Center.
—Axios Denver, Axios, 31 Jan. 2025
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Ryan Chan, Newsweek, 12 Feb. 2025
The East Coast share of total container imports into the U.S. from the Far East decreased from 34.4% in Q4 2023 to 32.6% in Q2 2024.
—Lori Ann Larocco, CNBC, 19 Sep. 2024
Miller’s broad historical overview of Russian foreign policy in Asia challenges the conventional view that the country has enduring interests in the Far East.
—Chris Miller, Foreign Affairs, 22 Feb. 2022
What to expect: Colorful performances, a market and traditional music along with family-friendly activities and plenty of authentic street food at the Far East Center.
—Axios Denver, Axios, 31 Jan. 2025
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“The Far East.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20Far%20East. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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