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East Asia
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Strategic Rivalry between United States and China swp-berlin.org 6 facts
claimFrance and the United Kingdom maintain a naval presence in East Asia, leveraging historical ties from their periods as colonial powers.
perspectiveThe United States believes that China is seeking to establish an exclusive sphere of influence in East Asia.
claimXi Jinping employs a risk-taking diplomatic style in East and South-East Asia to achieve China's objectives.
claimXi Jinping has adopted a risk-taking style of diplomacy in dealings with regional neighbors in East and South-East Asia to achieve Chinese objectives.
claimThe rivalry between the United States and China in East Asia is dominated by perceptions of military threats and the American belief that China is seeking to establish an exclusive sphere of influence in the region.
claimFrance and the United Kingdom maintain a naval presence in East Asia, relying on historical ties from their time as colonial powers.
Medicinal plants: bioactive compounds, biological activities ... frontiersin.org 5 facts
claimLonicera japonica (Japanese honeysuckle), originating from East Asia (China, Japan, and Korea), showed in vitro and in vivo activity against Staphylococcus aureus and Streptococcus pyogenes.
claimAkebia trifoliata (chocolate vine), native to East Asia (China, Korea, and Japan), demonstrates in vitro and in vivo anti-inflammatory activity against chronic inflammations, ameliorates inflammation via NF-κB/MAPK signaling pathways, and modifies gut microbiota.
claimArctium lappa (greater burdock), native to East Asia (China), exhibits in vitro anti-obesity, antimicrobial, hypocholesterolemic, and hypolipidemic activities.
claimPueraria montana var. lobata (Kudzu), native to East Asia (China and Japan), demonstrates in vivo anti-gouty effects by reducing swelling, alleviating pathological damage associated with gouty arthritis, and lowering blood uric acid levels through the inhibition of xanthine oxidase activity.
claimPhellodendron chinense (Chinese corktree), native to East Asia (China), demonstrates an in vivo anti-psoriasis effect by regulating polarization.
A Status Quo Power in a Changing Region: Iran's Regionalism in ... cambridge.org Dec 1, 2025 4 facts
claimThe administration of Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi endorses the 'Look to the East' strategy, which argues that developing relations with countries in East Asia, Eurasia, and Southeast Asia is the most effective mechanism to counteract hostile policies and pressures imposed by the West.
claimEast Asia, particularly China, is emerging as the principal driver of global economic growth as economic power shifts from the West to the East.
claimThe Middle East no longer plays a pivotal role in the dynamics of the international system due to the focus of great power competition on the Euro-Atlantic region, the post-Soviet space, and East Asia.
claimGreat power competitions are currently unfolding in three regions: the Euro-Atlantic region (centered around the USA), the post-Soviet space (centered around Russia), and East Asia (centered around China).
The International Implications of the Russo-Ukrainian War link.springer.com 4 facts
claimIn May 2022, the Asian Development Bank downgraded its economic growth forecast for East Asia, citing the war in Ukraine's impact on energy prices and global trade.
claimThe Russo-Ukrainian War has caused far-reaching consequences that have reshaped international relations and exacerbated vulnerabilities in the Middle East, Africa, South Asia, and East Asia.
measurementBy 2023, Russia lost significant market share in East Asia as countries like Japan and South Korea transitioned to alternative energy suppliers.
claimThe war in Ukraine triggered a geopolitical shift causing East Asian nations to bolster defenses against potential threats from Russia and China.
Global dietary quality in 185 countries from 1990 to 2018 show wide ... nature.com Sep 19, 2022 3 facts
measurementBetween 1990 and 2018, dietary quality trends as measured by the Alternate Healthy Eating Index (AHEI) increased in five of seven global regions: Central/Eastern Europe and Central Asia (+4.6), high-income countries (+3.2), Southeast and East Asia (+2.7), the Middle East and Northern Africa (+2.2), and Latin America and the Caribbean (+1.3).
measurementUrban residents had higher AHEI scores than rural residents in Central/Eastern Europe and Central Asia (+2.2) and Southeast and East Asia (+1.4), but lower scores in the Middle East and Northern Africa (-3.8).
claimBetter diet quality was found among children residing in urban areas in Central/Eastern Europe, Central Asia, Southeast Asia, and East Asia, while better diet quality was found among children in rural areas in the Middle East and Northern Africa.
Analysis of study Global Burden of Disease in 2021 - Frontiers frontiersin.org Jan 14, 2025 3 facts
measurementBetween 1990 and 2021, the age-standardized death rate (ASDR) of nutritional deficiencies declined the most in East Asia, with an estimated annual percentage change (EAPC) of -8.07 (95% UI: -10.13–5.97).
claimSouth and East Asia are leading in the absolute change of nutritional deficiency metrics, indicating dramatic improvement in these contiguous regions.
claimEconomic growth, improved public health regulations, healthier diets, and lifestyle changes have contributed to improved nutritional status and a decrease in the burden of nutritional deficiencies in East Asia.
Sustainable Energy Transition for Renewable and Low Carbon Grid ... frontiersin.org Mar 23, 2022 1 fact
accountThe 1979 oil shock had lasting reverberations and influenced the 'Flying Geese Model' of economic development in East Asia, according to J. Y. S. Cheng.
Regional Powers Still Matter! - Giga- Hamburg giga-hamburg.de 1 fact
claimChina's Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) is an effort to redefine regions from East Asia to Eastern Europe through large-scale infrastructure projects.
Parenting in Cultural Perspective: A Systematic Review of Paternal ... ejecs.org Jan 26, 2023 1 fact
referenceHo and Lam explored father involvement in East Asia, specifically questioning whether it extends beyond the traditional breadwinner role.
U.S.-China Relations in a New Era of Competition, Interdependence ... fsi.stanford.edu 1 fact
claimSusan A. Thornton is a retired senior U.S. diplomat with nearly three decades of experience at the U.S. State Department, where she worked in Eurasia and East Asia.
Consequences of the Russia-Ukraine War and the Changing Face ... rand.org May 22, 2025 1 fact
claimIn the aftermath of the Vietnam War, the United States revised its defense commitments to non-European allies and reduced its military posture in East Asia.
Power Transition in the Middle East: The Intersection of US Global ... populismstudies.org Mar 15, 2026 1 fact
referenceA Middle East oil and LNG crisis has significant implications for China and East Asia, according to an Atlantic Council report from March 6, 2026.
Ethnobotanical profiles of wild edible plants recorded from Mongolia ... data.isiscb.org 1 fact
referenceThe thesis 'The origins of saddles and riding technology in East Asia: discoveries from the Mongolian Altai' was published in 2024 by Jamsranjav Bayarsaikhan, Tsagaan Turbat, Chinbold Bayandelger, Tumurbaatar Tuvshinjargal, Juan Wang, Igor Chechushkov, Manabu Uetsuki, Naoto Isahaya, Mark Hudson, Noriyuki Shiraishi, Yue Li, Chengrui Zhang, Gelegdorj Eregzen, Gino Caspari, Paula López-Calle, Joshua L. Conver, Gaëtan Tressières, Lorelei Chauvey, Julie Birgel, Nasan-Ochir Erdene-Ochir, Jan Bemmann, Gregory Hodgins, Kristine K. Richter, Ludovic Orlando, Christina Warinner, and William Timothy Treal Taylor.
China-U.S. Relations in 2024 chinausfocus.com Feb 29, 2024 1 fact
claimPresident Vladimir Putin's upcoming visit to North Korea and strengthened Russia-North Korea relations provide the United States with justification to pursue enhanced relations with Japan and South Korea, which threatens to disrupt the geopolitical situation in East Asia.
5.1 Physical Health and Growth in Early Childhood - OpenStax openstax.org Oct 16, 2024 1 fact
referenceThe study by Jelenkovic et al. (2016) defines 'geographic-cultural regions' as 'Europe,' 'North America and Australia,' and 'East-Asia.'
World Trade Without the US | Cato Institute cato.org 1 fact
claimMajor trading countries of East Asia, such as Japan and South Korea, are likely to seek trade opportunities outside the United States due to the persistence of tariffs imposed by Donald Trump.
The Geopolitics of the Russian-Ukrainian War: Implications for Africa ... eu-opensci.org Aug 3, 2024 1 fact
claimA potential Russian defeat or shift in power could result in a new configuration of Europe involving China in East Asia and the Western Pacific, potentially ending the current global order and ushering in a new Cold War between the 'East' and the 'West' and causing 'dire straits' for Africa (Vihma & Wigell, 2016).