BEIJING: China appreciates Japanese sympathy, understanding and support in China's fight against novel coronavirus epidemic, according to a Foreign Ministry spokesperson on Tuesday (Feb 4). Since the outbreak of the epidemic, the Japanese government and people from all walks of life have expressed sympathy, understanding and support to China, Hua said. Hua said the Japanese government made it clear very soon after the outbreak of the epidemic that it will do whatever needed to help China fight the epidemic. "The Tokyo Skytree has been lit up red and blue to cheer up and pray for China," Hua said. "We thank those countries for their sympathy, understanding and support during this difficult time.

Source: The Star February 04, 2020 14:48 UTC