Olympics chief calls Japanese people 'Chinese' in Tokyo 2020 meeting

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Olympics chief calls Japanese people 'Chinese' while attempting to win over reluctant Tokyo 2020 hosts

 

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Confused Cheif 😂😂

Sounds like a gaffe made with no malicious intent Some will blow it out of proportion though

Let's face it they are not very good with seeing any diferences are they?

第二外国語で 国名を覚えるのは 誰にとっても難関😁

Odd strategy

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