China Attacks Potential U.S. Diplomatic Boycott Of Olympics

The House is moving forward with a diplomatic boycott of the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing, meaning no US administration officials will attend, though athletes will still compete. This decision, considered by the president for weeks, aims to protest China's human rights abuses. In response, China has threatened to take countermeasures if the US proceeds with the boycott.

What reason has been cited for the potential boycott?

• Economic benefits

• Human rights abuses

• Political alliances

• Environmental concerns

What did China threaten if the US proceeds with the boycott?

• To increase trade

• To take countermeasures

• To withdraw from the Olympics

• To negotiate terms