U.S. hype “diplomatic boycott” of the Beijing Winter Olympics

Original title: US hype “diplomatic boycott” Beijing Winter Olympics

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[Global Times Comprehensive Report]”The Winter Olympics is not a stage for political shows and political manipulation. The American politicians continue to hype’diplomatic boycotts’ of the Beijing Winter Olympics without being invited. They are completely self-satisfied and sensational.” In response to media reports that the US Biden administration may announce a “diplomatic boycott” of the Beijing Winter Olympics this week, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Zhao Lijian made the above response at a regular press conference on the 6th.

CNN quoted a source on the 6th and reported that the Biden administration is expected to announce a “diplomatic boycott” of the Beijing Winter Olympics this week and will not send any officials to attend, but it is not expected to prevent American athletes from participating in the competition.

In recent days, politicians from the United States and other Western countries frequently advocated “diplomatic boycott” of the Beijing Winter Olympics. However, a person close to the hosting of the Beijing Winter Olympics previously told a reporter from the Global Times that, as the host country, China has never issued an invitation to American politicians to attend the Beijing Winter Olympics, nor has it been held during the Winter Olympics. A large-scale plan for inviting foreign guests to China. The person explained that the current global epidemic prevention and control situation is severe, and it is not suitable for large-scale invitations of foreign guests to China.

Zhao Lijian emphasized on the 6th that political manipulation is a serious pollution to the spirit of the Olympic Charter, a naked political provocation, and a serious offense to the 1.4 billion Chinese people. It will only make the Chinese people and people around the world see through the American politicians. The anti-Chinese nature and hypocrisy of China. What the United States should do is to correct its attitude, practice the Olympic spirit of “more unity”, take China’s concerns seriously, refrain from politicizing sports, and stop hyping the so-called “diplomatic boycott” of the Beijing Winter Olympics, so as not to affect China and the United States in important areas. Dialogue and cooperation. If the US insists on going its own way, China will definitely take resolute countermeasures.

After the United States clamored for a “diplomatic boycott” of the Beijing Winter Olympics, some politicians from countries who watched the United States “winked” also claimed to “consider boycotting.” On the 6th, Zhao Lijian responded to the issue of “How to view Australian Prime Minister Morrison’s claim that he would consider whether to boycott the Beijing Winter Olympics diplomatically”, saying that politicians who clamor for “boycott” are acting out for political self-interest. No one cares whether they come or not, and it has no influence on Beijing’s success in hosting the Winter Olympics.

Although politicians of individual countries continue to hype the “diplomatic boycott” of the Winter Olympics, the Olympic Committees of these countries still actively treat this tournament. According to a report from the German Sports News Agency on the 6th, the newly appointed German Olympic Sports League (DOSB, the German Olympic Committee) President Victor gave a clear criticism in response to the recent speech by Germany’s foreign minister-designate Belberk that may boycott the Beijing Winter Olympics. , Requiring the former to “set the position.” Victor said, “Ms. Belle Burke, don’t go too far,” he said. “Boycott is not good for anyone. I think it’s ridiculous.” He also said, “This is for athletes who have been preparing for so long. It’s really unfair. That’s why you shouldn’t resist.”

The Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung of Germany stated that the United States and Australia are increasing pressure on Beijing by threatening to “diplomatically boycott” the Winter Olympics. This is in contrast to the European Union, which may not be able to establish a truly unified front on this issue. Because no country is willing to deprive its athletes of the right to compete. (Aoki Yuyang)Return to Sohu to see more