It should be called the 'Pacific region', he suggests.
Deputy premier Dmitry Rogozin stresses importance of boosting ties with Beijing.
The senior politician called for a change of identity for the vast eastern third of Russia, as the country angles itself towards Asia.
Kremlin gives go ahead for work on the new rockets for missions from Vostochny space centre.
Vice Premier says 'majority' of work on the replacement to Soyuz for future of Space travel likely to be in city of Omsk.
Deputy Prime Minister set for another visit to spaceport as he warns situation at Vostochny is 'critical' with project dogged by delays and corruption.
Tripling of workers needed to ensure success, says deputy premier Dmitry Rogozin.
Deputy premier Dmitry Rogozin looks to Asia as China confirms $5 billion boost for Russian Far East.