On a diplomatic visit to Tokyo, Chinese President Hu Jintao took part in a game of table tennis with Olympic players from both China and Japan.

The game took place at Waseda University. Shedding his suit jacket, President Hu displayed his adept skills at the sport. However, Japanese Prime Minister Yasuo Fukuda declined, later saying he "chickened out in the face of good players".

Both leaders want Hu's visit to be a success -- low support ratings for Fukuda could force him from office, while Hu wants to shake off international pressure over unrest in Tibet that could mar the Beijing Olympics in August.

--Reuters