China thanked Japan for its support, including donations of masks, goggles and protective gear to fight the coronavirus outbreak. Photo: AP
China thanked Japan for its support, including donations of masks, goggles and protective gear to fight the coronavirus outbreak. Photo: AP
China /  Diplomacy

Coronavirus: China thanks Japan for ‘heart-warming’ support after lashing out at US

  • Foreign ministry spokeswoman says she was ‘deeply touched’ by the country’s sympathy, understanding and donations
  • It was a stark contrast to Beijing’s response to Washington closing its borders to travellers from the mainland

Topic |   Coronavirus pandemic
Lee Jeong-hoCatherine Wong
Lee Jeong-ho and Catherine Wong

Updated: 6:12pm, 14 Feb, 2020

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China thanked Japan for its support, including donations of masks, goggles and protective gear to fight the coronavirus outbreak. Photo: AP
China thanked Japan for its support, including donations of masks, goggles and protective gear to fight the coronavirus outbreak. Photo: AP
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