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December 9, 2021

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