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Prime Minister Fumio Kishida erroneously referred Wednesday to China as Japan’s “ally” at a joint press conference with U.S. President Joe Biden in Washington, although he quickly corrected himself. Responding to a question about diplomacy toward China, Kishida said in Japanese, “China is our ally,” but shortly afterward added, “Excuse me, based on a strong relationship of trust with our ally, the United States, we will urge China to fulfill its responsibilities as a major power.” Kishida raised his right hand as he corrected his remark at the news conference following summit talks with Biden….