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07/08/2004 A riot explodes on the streets of Beijing after Japan defeat China

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Unrest after China loses Asian Cup Final to Japan

The defending champions Japan defeated China in the Asian Cup Final in Beijing. The final match between China and Japan was marked by post-match rioting by Chinese fans near the north gate of Beijing Workers' Stadium, in part due to controversial officiating and anti-Japanese sentiment resulting from historical tensions.