This was exemplified after Japan beat China 3 -- 1 in the 2004 AFC Asian Cup Final when Chinese fans began to riot near the north gate of the Worker 's Stadium .
Traditionally , China 's greatest rival has been Japan .
This was exemplified after Japan beat China 3 -- 1 in the 2004 AFC Asian Cup Final when China fans began to riot near the north gate of the Worker 's Stadium .
Traditionally , China 's greatest rival has been Japan .