Ampontan discusses the booing of the Japanese national team [1] by a crowd of Chinese spectators at the Women's World Cup. After losing the game, the Japanese team displayed a banner that read: “Thank you China” in three languages, a gesture which Ampontan describes as “the gold standard for behavior in NE Asia”.
Japan: Chinese spectators boo Japanese team, arouse national debate
· Written by Chris Salzberg
Categories: East Asia, China, Japan, International Relations, Sport