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Why do Americans call people from the Far East (i.e. China, Japan, Korea, etc.) Asians, when they should actually be referred to as East Asians?
I was wondering, why do Americans call people from countries like China, Japan, and Korea 'Asians' instead of 'East Asians' or 'Far Easterners'?
That's a good question. I believe the term 'Asian' is a more general term that encompasses various cultures and ethnicities from the continent of Asia, including East Asia. It could also be a result of historical usage and terminology.