US President Donald Trump and Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe have reportedly spoken after Trump suggested Japan postpone the Games for a year. Photo: EPAUS President Donald Trump and Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe have reportedly spoken after Trump suggested Japan postpone the Games for a year. Photo: EPA
US President Donald Trump and Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe have reportedly spoken after Trump suggested Japan postpone the Games for a year. Photo: EPA
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Coronavirus: Shinzo Abe tells Donald Trump Japan prepping for Tokyo 2020 Olympics as planned

  • Japan’s chief cabinet secretary issues response to Trump, stating government’s stance has not changed
  • Trump suggested Japan postpone the 2020 Summer Olympics when asked by a reporter during a White House press briefing
Topic |   Coronavirus pandemic
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Updated: 3:29pm, 13 Mar, 2020

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US President Donald Trump and Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe have reportedly spoken after Trump suggested Japan postpone the Games for a year. Photo: EPAUS President Donald Trump and Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe have reportedly spoken after Trump suggested Japan postpone the Games for a year. Photo: EPA
US President Donald Trump and Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe have reportedly spoken after Trump suggested Japan postpone the Games for a year. Photo: EPA
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