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Both. Oriental is a term that refers to the Far East (which includes those two countries).

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"Oriental" is an outdated and often offensive term used to refer broadly to Asian cultures and people from the East. It does not specifically denote Chinese or Japanese origins. It is more respectful to use specific terms like "Chinese" or "Japanese" instead of the term "Oriental."

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