Xi set to delay Japan visit over coronavirus crisis

Beijing and Tokyo to focus on combating growing outbreak

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Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, left, and Chinese President Xi Jinping may have to wait for the coronavirus to run its course before meeting again. © Reuters

Nikkei staff writers

TOKYO -- Japan and China are discussing postponing Chinese President Xi Jinping's state visit in April at least until the fall as both countries hope to prioritize combating the growing outbreak of the new coronavirus, sources said.

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