Here's how China reacted to Tokyo Olympics delay

China says Tokyo Olympics delay shows responsible attitude to health, security

IMAGE: Mikio Date and Takeshi Tomizawa of Japanese comedy duo Sandwich Man, who are Tokyo 2020 Torch Relay Official Ambassadors, wave from a window of a bus transporting the Olympic flame during the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games Flame Arrival Ceremony. Photograph: Tomohiro Ohsumi/Getty Images

China's foreign ministry said the decision to delay the Tokyo Olympics to be held this summer reflects the International Olympic Committee's and Japan's responsible attitude to health and security.

Foreign ministry spokesman Geng Shuang made the comments at a regular press briefing on Wednesday.

Source: REUTERS
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