TOKYO: Japan on Saturday struck back at United States President Joe Biden's comments about the Asian ally being "xenophobic" like China and Russia, calling the characterization "unfortunate" and misguided.

Biden lumped together allies Japan and India with rivals China and Russia at a recent campaign event, arguing that the four economic powers were struggling because of their unwillingness to accept immigrants.

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