BREAKING: The U.S. will not send an official delegation to the Winter Olympic Games in China early next year, the White House announces, citing China's human rights record.
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The Chinese government responded with swift condemnation of President Joe Biden's decision -- saying the Olympics shouldn't be"a stage for political shows" and warning of"resolute countermeasures." "The athletes on Team USA have our full support. We will be behind them 100 percent, as we cheer them on from home," said White House press secretary Jen Psaki, but the administration didn't think"it was the right step to penalize athletes who have been training, preparing for this moment.
Beijing has repeatedly blasted any talk of a boycott, denouncing it as an affront to the"Olympic spirit" while denying any wrongdoing in its human rights record.
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