On the 6th, Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba attended the New Year press conference and responded to reporters' questions, stating that President Biden blocked Japan's Nippon Steel Corporation from acquiring United States Steel on the grounds of security risks, causing concern in the Japanese industry regarding investments in the U.S. The Japanese government has requested an explanation from the U.S. 'Why does this acquisition trigger security risks? Without a clear reason, it is difficult for Japan and the United States to discuss the future.' Shigeru Ishiba said, 'Concerns among Japanese industry professionals about future investments in the U.S. have significantly increased... The Japanese government strongly demands an explanation from the U.S. government to dispel everyone's doubts.' (Xinhua News Agency)