Danish coronavirus flag cartoon sparks outrage in Beijing

Jyllands-Posten newspaper defends decision with prime minister on its side

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A satirical cartoon by Danish newspaper Jyllands-Posten has sparked controversy in China. © Reuters

YASUO TAKEUCHI, Nikkei staff writer

BRUSSELS -- China has demanded an apology from Danish newspaper Jyllands-Posten for publishing a satirical cartoon of the new coronavirus, though the paper is standing by its decision.

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