After testing positive for COVID-19, Casey Dawson, a 21-year-old American speed skater, stated on Instagram that he will not participate in the Men’s 5000m competition at the Winter Olympics on Sunday. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Casey Dawson (@caseydawson11) Dawson stated that he recently tested positive three weeks ago … Read more
TOKYO: Japan said Friday it will not send government representatives to February’s Beijing Olympics as it called on China to respect human rights and the rule of law. Government spokesman Hirokazu Matsuno did not describe the move as a diplomatic boycott — already announced by the US and others — but said there were “no plans” … Read more
BEIJING — China’s State Administration of Foreign Exchange (SAFE) has approved the Bank of China, the official partner of the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics to open green channels for foreign exchange business related to the event. The launch of the green channels would facilitate the opening of foreign exchange accounts, personal consumption on mobile equipment … Read more
France is still considering along with other EU countries its position on joining a diplomatic boycott by Western allies of the upcoming Beijing Winter Olympics, an official said Thursday, after a minister indicated French officials would be present. Asked about a boycott announced by the United States, Australia, Britain and Canada, Education and Sports Minister Jean-Michel … Read more
China warned Western nations on Thursday that they would “pay the price” for a diplomatic boycott of the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics. Washington unveiled its decision not to send a diplomatic delegation earlier in the week, saying it was prompted by widespread rights abuses by China and what it sees as a “genocide” against the Muslim … Read more
ATHENS — China expects to further consolidate political mutual trust, strengthen strategic communication, and deepen practical cooperation with Greece, Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi said during his visit to Greece. By doing so, China and Greece will set an example for the international community of mutual respect and equal treatment between countries … Read more
