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The Portuguese was the first European power to explore East Asia. I finally found the answer in "Contemporary World Regional Geography" by Bradshaw White and Dymond Chacko on page 187. Hope this helps =)

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The first European power to explore East Asia was Portugal. Portuguese explorer Vasco da Gama reached India in 1498, establishing a direct sea route from Europe to Asia. The Portuguese would later extend their exploration to other parts of East Asia, including Japan and China.

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