Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida addresses Congress amid skepticism about US role abroad
Time:2024-05-19 14:13:18 Source:opinionsViews(143)
WASHINGTON (AP) — Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida addressed U.S. lawmakers at the Capitol on Thursday, urging them to consider the importance of global commitments at a time of tension in the Asia-Pacific and deep skepticism in Congress about U.S. involvement abroad.
Kishida is in Washington this week visiting President Joe Biden as the White House completes hosting each leader of the Quad — an informal partnership between the U.S. Japan, Australia and India that is seen as important to countering China’s growing military strength in the region. Kishida highlighted the value of the U.S. commitment to global security and offered reassurances that Japan is a strong partner.
On Capitol Hill, his audience included many Republicans who have pushed for the U.S. to take a less active role in global affairs as they follow the “America First” ethos of Donald Trump, the presumptive Republican presidential nominee. The Republican-controlled House has sat for months on a $95 billion package that would send wartime funding to Ukraine and Israel, as well as aid to allies in the Indo-Pacific like Taiwan and humanitarian help to civilians in Gaza and Ukraine.
Previous:China sees 52.7 mln domestic tourist trips over New Year holiday
Next:HK, Macao children representatives visit landmarks in Beijing
You may also like
- China remains top merchandise exporter in 2023 for 7th straight year
- Top court: Trump will stay on ballot in Colorado
- Media center ready for influx of international reporters
- France guarantees right of abortion
- Meet Donald Trump's glamorous right
- Japan urged cooperation in international monitoring for the disposal of nuclear
- Manila move a violation of sovereignty
- China to start second round of shuttle diplomacy on Ukraine crisis
- Messi sidelined for Argentina friendlies with injury