Japanese Government Disappointed by Biden’s Definition of “Xenophobe”
US President Joe Biden’s recent remarks about Japan have stirred controversy, with the Japanese government expressing disappointment at his comments. During a closed-to-camera section of an election campaign event earlier this week, Biden made comments about Japan and India, two important allies of the United States.
According to reports from the official Kyodo agency, government sources in Japan described Biden’s statements as “disappointing” and “unfortunate”, stating that they were not based on a correct understanding of Japan’s policy. The Tokyo government conveyed its concerns to Washington regarding the President’s remarks.
In his speech, Biden suggested that the economic growth of the United States was partly due to its welcoming stance towards immigrants, contrasting this with countries like China, Japan, Russia, and India, which he claimed were facing economic challenges because they are opposed to immigration.
The White House Spokesperson, Karine Jean-Pierre, defended Biden’s comments, stating that they reflect the country’s identity as a nation of immigrants. She emphasized the importance of the US-Japan relationship, describing it as a deep and permanent alliance.
Despite the controversy surrounding his remarks, Biden recently met with Japanese Prime Minister Kishida Fumio, where they discussed joint action in the Indo-Pacific region and unity against China. The meeting reaffirmed the strong ties between the two countries and their commitment to working together on regional and global issues.
