US confirms it will stage diplomatic boycott of Beijing Winter Olympics
by Vincent Ni and Joan E Greve from World news | The Guardian on (#5SQRN)
Decision is response to what is described as China's genocide and crimes against humanity in Xinjiang' and other abuses
The White House has confirmed it will stage a diplomatic boycott of the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing, in the latest move that will further widen the rift in an already strained bilateral relationship.
The Biden administration will not send any diplomatic or official representation to the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics and Paralympic Games, given the PRC's ongoing genocide and crimes against humanity in Xinjiang and other human rights abuses," press secretary Jen Psaki said from the briefing room podium on Monday.
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