New York. The United States has announced a diplomatic boycott of the Winter Olympics in the Chinese capital, Beijing. The United States has announced a boycott of the Winter Olympics, citing an increase in human rights abuses in China. However, the government has stated that American players will participate in the tournament.
The United States has accused China of cracking down on Xinjiang’s Muslim minority. The United States has also accused China of suppressing Hong Kong’s political independence.
Just a month ago, US President Joe Biden said he was considering a boycott of the Winter Olympics.
Democratic and Republican leaders have been urging the United States to boycott the Beijing Olympics diplomatically in protest of human rights abuses in China.
The Beijing Olympics will start on February 4.
