Mr. Emmanuel, who has been appointed as the ambassador to Japan by President Biden of the United States, will testify at a parliamentary hearing and will focus on strengthening the Japan-US alliance in order to counter China, which the Biden administration positions as the biggest competitor. Was shown.
Rahm Emanuel, who has been appointed Ambassador to Japan by President Biden of the United States, testified at a hearing of the Foreign Affairs Committee of the Senate for approval on the 20th.
In it, Emmanuel referred to the Indo-Pacific region: "China is aiming to conquer by division, but America's strategy is security through cohesion. Cohesion in this region is built on the Japan-US alliance." He emphasized the importance of the Japan-US alliance in order to counter China, which the Byden administration positions as its biggest competitor.
"The partnership between Japan and the United States has been the cornerstone of peace and prosperity in the free and open Indo-Pacific region for over 60 years. If approved, my top priority is to strengthen this cohesion." He expressed his intention to focus on strengthening the alliance.
After serving as a Democratic member of the House of Representatives, Emmanuel was the chief of staff of the president's aides under the Obama administration, which was launched in 2009, and is said to be close to President Biden.
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