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China says Asian countries will support Tokyo's 2016 Olympic bid

Tuesday 17th February, 05:25 AM JST

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  • soldave at 09:09 AM JST - 17th February

    Would love to hear Ishihara's reaction to this. How can he accept the help yet still keep the xenophobic outlook he has?

  • OssanAmerica at 09:24 AM JST - 17th February

    As a politician, Ishihara will gladly accept China's support. However, Chinasupport really depends on continuing "good" Sino-Japanese relations for the next 7 years.

  • magpie at 01:25 PM JST - 17th February

    The Chinese official expressed the hope of promoting sports exchanges with Japan.

    Whilst I agree re Ishihara and his xeno view of life, the Chinese can also start the promotion of sporting exchanges by asking their fans to behave during games. I still recall with distaste the Asian Championships (football) where the Chinese fans were almost racially abusive as Ultras in rome.

  • some14some at 02:27 PM JST - 17th February

    Chinasupport really depends on continuing "good" Sino-Japanese relations for the next 7 years.

    Looking at the present state of economy of China and Japan, Japan will make every effort on continuing "good" relationship for the next century. Also, i hope Asia will support Tokyo's 2016 bid since Japan can afford it despite severe economic conditions.

  • apecNetworks at 04:40 PM JST - 17th February

    I agree, if the Asia Pacific economies vote as a block, Japan would have a very good chance of getting the 2016 Olympics. 2008 Beijing Olympics was impressive, and the region needs more events as such. I would like economies like Chile, or Peru considered for a future date. Minimize the politics, and let the horses run.

  • Musubi at 05:46 PM JST - 17th February

    China Thank's a lot.

  • LoveUSA at 05:05 PM JST - 18th February

    I hope USA (my favourite country) supports Japan's bid too. As much as I wish the games to be in Chicago, I think it will be difficult for USA to organize anything in these dire times.

  • onewrldoneppl at 10:37 PM JST - 19th February

    if you believe anything the chinese say, you've clearly set yourself up for a big disappointment.

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