With Australia having announced a diplomatic boycott of the Beijing Olympics on Wednesday, pressure is mounting on Japan as it attempts to walk a fine line between the U.S. and its top trading partner, China.
Chief Cabinet Secretary Hirokazu Matsuno reiterated Wednesday that no decisions have been made regarding Japan’s Olympic delegation following the announcement of Washington’s boycott, which will see government officials skip the Winter Games scheduled for February but won’t affect the participation of athletes.
“The government will make its own decision at an appropriate time, taking into account a comprehensive range of issues,” he said.
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