ˈɜːlɪɚɹ ɪn dʒuːlˈaɪ, tʃˈaɪnə hæd ɐnˈaʊnst ðə kˌænsɪlˈeɪʃən ˈɔːl ˌɪntɚnˈæʃənəl spˈoːɹɾɪŋ ᵻvˈɛnts fɚðə jˈɪɹ.
Earlier in July, China had announced the cancellation all international sporting events for the year.