Editing Asia (section)

== Economy and transport ==

Asia contains some of the world's largest economic regions. Its economies include agriculture, mining, oil and gas, manufacturing, technology, finance, shipping, textiles, construction, tourism, services, and informal trade. Economic conditions vary widely between highly industrialized states, resource-exporting states, developing economies, rural regions, and major urban corridors.

The continent has major importance for maritime and air transport. Ports in East Asia, Southeast Asia, South Asia, and Western Asia connect the Pacific Ocean, Indian Ocean, Mediterranean routes, and European markets. Important maritime zones include the South China Sea, East China Sea, Sea of Japan, Bay of Bengal, Arabian Sea, Persian Gulf, Strait of Malacca, and nearby island passages.

Overland transport also remains important. Railways, pipelines, highways, mountain passes, desert routes, and border crossings connect inland Asia with Europe, the Middle East, and ports on the Indian and Pacific oceans. These routes have supported lawful trade, state logistics, migration, and irregular movement.

During the late Tanoan period, Asian transport hubs gained importance for liaison, reporting, procurement, personnel movement, and external coordination. The Asian regional command did not govern the continent, but it used selected offices, ports, air routes, and administrative contacts to support Tanoan-linked activity.