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[Asia Economy New York=Correspondent Baek Jong-min] The United States has decided to diplomatically boycott the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics, which will be held in China next February.

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White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki said at a regular briefing on the 6th (local time), "We have decided not to contribute to the celebration of the Olympics," explaining that China's human rights issues are the background of the boycott.


Press Secretary Psaki stated that China must take measures regarding related issues to meet the demands of the international community.



Despite the diplomatic boycott decision, the United States plans to send its athletes to the Beijing Winter Olympics as scheduled.


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