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Canada, U.K. and Australia Join U.S. Diplomatic Boycott of Beijing Winter Olympics

HeadlineDec 09, 2021

Canada, Britain and Australia have joined the diplomatic boycott of the Beijing Winter Olympics, citing human rights concerns. This follows confirmation from the White House Monday it would not send any U.S. officials to the games, though athletes will still participate. The Beijing Olympics kick off on February 4.

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