President Joe Biden has stirred up controversy after calling Japan “xenophobic” during a fundraiser in Washington, D.C. Biden argued that Japan, along with India, Russia, and China, would perform better economically if they embraced immigration. Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre clarified that Biden was making a larger point about the US being a nation of immigrants.
National Security Council spokesman John Kirby stated that there were no communications between the White House and the governments of Japan or India regarding Biden’s comments. This criticism of Japan comes less than a month after Biden hosted Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida for a state visit.
Japan has long struggled with a demographic crisis and has not used immigration to boost its population. Biden’s comments on immigration come as he faces pressure at home over his own immigration policies. Despite Biden’s remarks, the US-Japan alliance is described as important and enduring.
This is not the first time Biden has made controversial comments about Japan, Russia, and China being “xenophobic.” In an interview with a Spanish language radio station, Biden made similar remarks about the countries. The comments have sparked debate about the role of immigration in economic growth and international relations.
As tensions rise, it remains to be seen how the relationship between the US and Japan will be affected by Biden’s comments. Stay tuned for more updates on this developing story on Celebrity Beauty Buzz.
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