Tag: Olympic Games (2008)

Ahead of Winter Olympics, Beijing Moves to Quash Dissent

Ahead of Winter Olympics, Beijing Moves to Quash Dissent

Chinese authorities have detained activists in their homes and sent others to jail. Censors have shut down the social media…

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How China’s Xi Jinping Is Staging the Beijing Olympics on His Terms

How China’s Xi Jinping Is Staging the Beijing Olympics on His Terms

When the International Olympic Committee met seven years ago to choose a host for the 2022 Winter Games, China’s leader,…

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Skier Mikaela Shiffrin, Top Medal Contender in Beijng, Tests Positive

Skier Mikaela Shiffrin, Top Medal Contender in Beijng, Tests Positive

Mikaela Shiffrin, the two-time Olympic champion skier and a top U.S. medal contender at the Winter Olympics in Beijing, said…

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A Diplomatic Boycott of the Winter Olympics Isn’t Enough

A Diplomatic Boycott of the Winter Olympics Isn’t Enough

The decision by President Biden to have his administration steer clear of the Beijing Winter Olympics is not enough.With the…

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