East asia.
Definition
A geographic and cultural region encompassing China, Japan, Korea, Mongolia, and Taiwan, historically shaped by Chinese civilization, Confucian values, and Buddhist traditions. It is one of the most populous and economically dynamic regions in the world.
Examples
Real-world.
- 1 China's economic reforms under Deng Xiaoping transforming it into a global economic power
- 2 Japan's rapid industrialization during the Meiji Restoration (1868)
- 3 The Korean War (1950-53) dividing the Korean Peninsula into North and South Korea