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US President Barack Obama has nominated the sole surviving child of late president John F. Kennedy as ambassador to Japan.
The naming of Caroline Kennedy is a return to a tradition of making Tokyo one of the most high-profile US diplomatic jobs. Kennedy, who was a crucial early supporter of Obama’s presidential bid, will be tasked with strengthening ties with Japan.
Her nomination, which still needs to be confirmed by the Senate, has been met with both praise... and skepticism. Political analysts point to her lack of foreign policy experience as a source of concern. She would take over at a time of friction between Japan and China over a territorial row.
Nevertheless, the reaction in Japan has been overwhelmingly positive. The country’s Chief Cabinet Secretary praised her nomination as being a boost to the alliance between the two nations, stressing the importance of Kennedy having the president’s ear.
"We hear that she is very close to President Obama. It is important for the ambassador to be able to speak to the president directly. We believe it is a very significant responsibility, and so we would like to welcome the nomination," said Yoshihide Suga, Japanese chief cabinet secretary. |
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发表于 2016-8-2 13:31:35