"As the 2022 Winter Olympics begin, Beijing becomes ‘a fortress against COVID’" PBS NewsHour 2/3/2022
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SUMMARY: The 2022 Winter Olympics officially kick off Friday in Beijing. Over the next two weeks, more than 2,800 athletes from 91 countries will compete for their shot at the gold. But with the excitement comes intense criticism of China, its record on human rights and the decision to host the games there. USA Today columnist Christine Brennan joins Judy Woodruff to discuss.
"How China is trying to maintain a zero-COVID policy while hosting the Winter Olympics" PBS NewsHour 2/4/2022
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SUMMARY: The Beijing Winter Olympics officially begin Friday. The Games are usually a celebration of sport and co-existence, but this year, the U.S. and some allied governments are boycotting diplomatically and accusing China of human rights abuses. Nick Schifrin reports on an Olympics in the era of COVID and how measures designed to keep athletes safe are also silencing Beijing’s critics.
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