If China is usually referred to as [中国]{ちゅうごく}, then why do the names for the
seas still use the old Japanese name? Is there a reason?
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Why are the South China Sea and East China Sea still referred to as "南シナ海 " and "東シナ海" when "シナ" is considered derogatory when referring to China?