President Biden Criticizes Japan for Xenophobia
US President Joe Biden recently made controversial remarks at a Washington, D.C., fundraiser, where he criticized Japan for being "xenophobic." This statement came as a surprise, especially considering the close alliance between the US and Japan.
Immigration and Economic Growth
During the off-camera event, Biden suggested that countries like Japan, India, Russia, and China would benefit economically if they were more open to immigration. He highlighted the role of immigrants in driving economic growth in the US and implied that the lack of openness to immigrants was hindering the economic progress of these countries.
Clarification and Larger Point
Following the backlash, press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre clarified Biden's comments, stating that the president was emphasizing the importance of immigration to the identity of the United States. She described Biden's remarks as a broader commentary on the nation's immigrant roots.
US-Japan Relationship
Despite the criticism, Jean-Pierre reaffirmed the significance of the US-Japan relationship, emphasizing its importance and endurance. She assured that the alliance between the two countries would continue, regardless of Biden's comments.
Global Perspective
Biden's critique of Japan is not an isolated incident, as he had previously labeled Japan, Russia, and China as "xenophobic" in a radio interview. These comments reflect Biden's stance on the importance of embracing diversity and immigration.
Historical Context
The recent criticism of Japan comes shortly after Biden's state visit with Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, where he emphasized the shared values and commitment to democracy between the two nations. Despite the criticism, the alliance between the US and Japan remains strong.
Demographic Challenges
Japan's reluctance to embrace immigration stems from its long-standing demographic crisis, which has had significant implications for its workforce and economy. The country, along with other East Asian nations, has been cautious about using immigration as a solution to its population challenges.
Political Context
Biden's comments on immigration come at a time when he is facing domestic political pressure over his immigration policies. The influx of migrants and strained resources have led to criticism from Republicans, adding to the complexity of the immigration debate.
This story has been updated with a quote from the official White House transcript and additional reporting.
CNN’s Jessie Yeung contributed to this report.
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When asked if we can reduce or eliminate the greenhouse gases that currently exist, Mr Thara said that the greenhouse gases currently covering our world have been building up. since the industrial revolution. That means He will be with us for more than one hundred to two hundred years.
“Carbon dioxide is one of the drivers of development in our world. How do we balance it so that it does not become too much as it is now For example, in Thailand, we produce 440 million tonnes, although it is only less than 1% of the amount it is the whole world producing it. But it is still considered a high amount. If that balance needs to be achieved No more than 300-350 million tonnes must be released, but we still cannot reduce it. The opposite is It will only increase more and more,” said the Director of Greenpeace Southeast Asia.
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36. GOOOOOR! BORUSSIA DORTMUND vs. Paris Saint-Germain 1-0! Schlotterbeck has the ball at the back and passes the entire Paris defense with a long ball. There the ball lands at Füllkrug, who takes it perfectly and then pushes it flat into the short corner with his left. No offside! Deserved leadership for BVB!
35. Adeyemi with his next good defensive move. This time he takes the ball away from Hakimi and shields Dana for a goal kick.
34. Hakimi pulls up and leaves several Dortmund players standing. Schlotterbeck is the final stop in the penalty area.
33. Great effort from Adeyemi, who runs back in full sprint and takes the ball from Dembélé. The action is rewarded with applause from the audience.
32. What BVB is showing here is definitely impressive. There’s no need to hide.
29. The free kick is cleared quickly. But the ball is still hot, Sancho dribbles past everyone and serves Brandt, who hits it with full force. Marquinhos is so brave and blocks his shot with his head. That definitely hurt, but it was still important.
29. Adeyemi uses his body wonderfully against Hakimi and takes a free kick near the corner flag.
27. The Black and Yellows do a lot on the right. Ryerson, Sancho and Brandt are causing quite a stir. If only it weren’t for the technical errors.
24. After a slow initial phase, PSG is now much better in the game. Meanwhile, Sancho gives the ball away too easily during an attack.
21. Now you can see that Hernandez got a bloody lip after a collision with Sabitzer. But the defender can continue playing.
20. Paris takes the following free kick from the half field. The cross lands at Fabian, who tries his own cross into the penalty area, where Dembélé heads the ball. Hernandez apparently gets caught and is left lying down after the situation is resolved.
19. Maatsen can only stop Zaire-Emery with a foul and receives the first yellow card of the game.
18. PSG is stuck in the Dortmund half in the next scene. Again it is Dembélé who ultimately takes the shot. The ball flies past the goal again.
14. Sancho gets the ball from Nuno Mendes on the line and sends Brandt, who plays to Sabitzer. The Austrian shoots directly at goal, but cannot overcome Donnarumma, who has made the angle sharper by running out. Brandt checks again and then tries a pass into the backcourt, but it doesn’t arrive.
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