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President Biden sparked controversy after calling Japan 'xenophobic' when it came to immigration. He lumped them alongside Russia, India and China in his critique.

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Biden’s ‘xenophobic’ comments about Japan spark backlash at home, overseas

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President Joe Biden’s comments on Wednesday, May 1, are drawing criticism after lumping Japan with China and Russia, calling the group “xenophobic.” Speaking at a campaign fundraiser marking Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, Biden credited the United States’ economic strength to immigrants, using these countries as contrast. In his comments, President Biden suggested a lack of diversity in the workforce was behind China’s economic slowdown and Japan’s struggles. “Because they’re xenophobic,” Biden said. “They don’t want immigrants. Immigrants are what makes us strong.” The remarks drew criticism from Marco Rubio, R-Fla., who took his gripes to…

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