China 'deeply touched' by Japan's support in virus fight

Comment comes a day after Beijing criticized Washington for cold response

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Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Hua Chunying expressed gratitude for the support offered by Japanese people "from all walks of life." © Kyodo

TETSUSHI TAKAHASHI, Nikkei China bureau chief

BEIJING -- China's foreign ministry offered appreciation on Tuesday for the outpouring of support from Japan amid the recent outbreak of the deadly coronavirus, a day after Beijing faulted Washington's colder response.

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