Tokyo Protests Biden’s Description of Japan as “Xenophobic”
17:24 JST, May 5, 2024
Washington (Jiji Press)—Tokyo has made a protest to Washington over U.S. President Joe Biden’s recent comment that Japan is “xenophobic” just like China and Russia, according to the Japanese Embassy in the United States.
The Japanese government expressed regrets over the comment, saying that it was not based on accurate understanding of Japan’s policy, embassy officials said, adding that Tokyo explained its stance and policy to the United States.
Biden said Wednesday that Japan, China, Russia and India are “xenophobic” and do not want immigrants, when he was explaining that accepting immigrants is a reason for U.S. economic growth.
The remark was criticized as containing inappropriate descriptions of an ally and a partner of the United States.
The embassy did not say what channel was used to lodge the protest or how the U.S. government reacted, including whether there was any apology.
When making the protest, Tokyo told Washington that this issue will not affect the bilateral ties, according to the embassy.
"Politics" POPULAR ARTICLE
-
“High Probability” 2 MSDF Patrol Helicopters Collided near Torishima Island; 1 Dead, 7 Others Onboard Missing (Update 2)
-
Japan, U.S., S. Korea Coast Guards Sign Pledge to Strengthen Cooperation
-
China Firm ‘Developed System to Manipulate Public Opinion’; Leaked Information Describes Hijacking Social Media Accounts (UPDATE 1)
-
Japan’s Opposition Party CDPJ Sweeps 3 By-Elections in Lower House (UPDATE 1)
-
Japan’s LDP Battles to Avoid ‘Total Defeat’ in By-Elections; Opposition Party Guards against Overconfidence
JN ACCESS RANKING
- Weakening Yen Adds Complexity to BOJ’s Rate Hike Decisions; Rising Commodity Prices may Impact ‘Virtuous Cycle’ Efforts
- Japanese Seafood Exports to China Sink 57% in FY23; U.S. Becomes Largest Seafood Export Destination
- 70% of Japan Companies to Raise Pay Scales in FY 2024
- 48.6% of Global Patent Applications Related to All-Solid-State Batteries Came from Japanese Firms; Panasonic Tops List
- UNRWA Director Describes Catastrophic Destruction in Gaza; Says Relief Trucks Robbed, ‘People’s Hearts Destroyed’