Japanese expresses solidarity with China through video

Hideyuki Hoshiya, a recipient of the Shanghai Magnolia Award, made a video in Tokyo in which he sent his greetings and expressed respect for China's efforts in combating the novel coronavirus epidemic.

"I hope everything will return to normal soon and the communication between China and Japan can go further. Sending my blessings from Tokyo. Stay strong, Shanghai!" he said.

Video is provided by Shanghai People's Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries.