The Winter Olympics in Beijing, already off to an awkward start thanks to a local guard’s widely reported mishandling of a Dutch reporter, took a controversial turn when a skier representing the persecuted Uyghur minority of western China took part in the flame-carrying ritual that marked the official opening of the Games on Friday. The…
‘Puppetry’: Use of Uyghur Skier in Winter Olympics Opening Ceremony Draws Criticism
‘I Couldn’t Hold it Back’: US-born Chinese Figure Skater Breaks Down After Another Fall at Beijing 2022
February 8, 2022
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A tearful American-born Chinese figure skater triggered a fierce backlash on Chinese social media for slipping up during her performance two days in a row at the Beijing Winter Olympics. The 19-year-old burst into tears before she could finish her routine, after falling twice and finishing last during the team event’s women’s singles free skating on…
‘Ashamed:’ Lawmaker Slams IOC for Turning Blind Eye to Genocide, Organ Harvesting in China
Rep. Steve Chabot (R-Ohio) criticized the International Olympic Committee (IOC) for allowing the Chinese regime to host the Winter Games in Beijing, even as the Communist Party is engaging in genocide and forced organ harvesting against persecuted groups. “The International Olympic Committee should be embarrassed in picking the PRC, China, in the first place when…
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China Using Coercive Means to Control Foreign Journalists Reporting on Winter Olympics: Report
The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ), the world’s largest federation of journalists’ unions, said in a new report that China uses a wide range of coercive means to control coverage of Chinese affairs by foreign journalists in China, and it could harm China’s own international image. The report, published when Beijing is hosting the 2022…
China Using Coercive Means to Control Foreign Journalists Reporting on Winter Olympics, International Federation of Journalists Latest Report
The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ), the world’s largest federation of journalists’ unions, said in a new report that China uses a wide range of coercive means to control coverage of Chinese affairs by foreign journalists in China, and it could harm China’s own international image. The report, published when Beijing is hosting the 2022…
China Accused of Violating Human Rights of Olympic Athletes in Quarantine
China has been accused of violating the human rights of a Finnish ice hockey player who has been held in hotel quarantine in Beijing. It comes as complaints pile up over poor conditions during athletes’ COVID-19 isolation, such as food, hygiene, and equipment for training. “For some reason, [China] won’t respect his human rights and…
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The selection of Beijing as the 2022 Winter Games host is like the International Olympic Committee (IOC) rewarding the Chinese regime for bad behavior on human rights, former U.S. champion figure skater Adam Rippon said. Rights groups have long criticized the IOC for awarding the Feb. 4–20 Games to China, citing its treatment of Uyghurs…
Beijing Games Are Like IOC’s Reward to China for Bad Behavior: Rippon
The selection of Beijing as the 2022 Winter Games host is like the International Olympic Committee (IOC) rewarding the Chinese regime for bad behavior on human rights, former U.S. champion figure skater Adam Rippon said. Rights groups have long criticized the IOC for awarding the Feb. 4–20 Games to China, citing its treatment of Uyghurs…
Founder of Falun Gong Receives Greetings From Mainland Chinese People on Chinese New Year
The founder of Falun Gong, Li Hongzhi, has received a large amount of greetings from people in mainland China over Chinese New Year, the most important holiday for Chinese families. Li brought the ancient spiritual practice of Falun Gong, also known as Falun Dafa, to the public in 1992. It helps relieve stress and increase…
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