US officials to shun Beijing Olympics

US government officials will boycott the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing because of China’s human rights “atrocities”, the White House said on Monday, just weeks after talks aimed at easing tense relations between the two superpowers.

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Published:8th Dec, 2021 at 3:07 AM

Washington

The diplomatic boycott, which leaves athletes free to travel to Beijing, has been encouraged by Congress and rights advocacy groups.

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