Joe Biden said Japan and the United States will jointly face “the challenges posed by China”

US President Joe Biden said on Friday that his country and Japan will jointly face the “challenges” posed by China.

“We are determined to work together to address the challenges posed by China on issues such as the East China Sea, the South China Sea and also North Korea,” Biden said at a joint press conference. with Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide. Suga, the first foreign dignitary to be greeted at the White House.

For his part, Suga assured that the two countries would oppose “any attempt” by Beijing to “change the status quo by force or intimidation in the East and South China Sea”.

The Japanese Prime Minister also reaffirmed that the security treaty between the United States and Japan frames the Senkaku Archipelago, a territory that China calls Diaoyu and where there is increasing activity from Beijing.

On another side, Suga also warned on Friday that his country will do everything possible to contain coronavirus infections and host a “safe” Olympics this year.

“Japan listens and learns from the WHO (World Health Organization) and the experts”, Said Suga. And he assured: “They are doing all they can to contain contagions and organize the Games that are scientifically and objectively safe.”

“I have expressed my determination to host the Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics as a symbol of global unity this summer, and President Biden has once again expressed his support.”added the Prime Minister.

After being postponed for a year due to the coronavirus pandemic, the Tokyo Games are expected to open in July. But uncertainty over its viability has increased due to the growing attack of the virus across the world.

Organizers of the athletic competition said on Friday they had postponed another leg of Japan’s Olympic Torch Relay, the third to be affected by an increase in infections, and that a BMX Freestyle test event scheduled for the 24 and April 25 will also be postponed.

With information from AFP

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