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Japanese embassy says Biden's reference to country being 'xenophobic' is 'unfortunate'
The president made the comment during a campaign event on Wednesday, where he grouped Japan with other countries that were having economic issues because of their immigration policies. But Japan is a close ally of the United States.
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San Francisco zoo to receive pandas from China
China has, for decades, pursued a policy of so-called "panda diplomacy," in which the country loans the species to other nations to foster goodwill.
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Nine killed, hundreds injured in Taiwan earthquake, strongest in 25 years
The epicenter of the quake was near the eastern city of Hualien.