Peng Shuai Could the west really boycott the Winter Olympics?
Nov 26, 2021
3 minutes
By Patrick Wintour
Boycotting the Beijing Winter Olympics in February may seem a simple, symbolic diplomatic gesture – when put alongside the allegations of labour camps in Xinjiang province and the apparent sexual exploitation of the Chinese tennis star Peng Shuai – but such is the contemporary economic power of China that the step will only be taken after much agonising.
The threats and economic boycotts that Australia, Canada and more recently Lithuania
You’re reading a preview, subscribe to read more.
Start your free 30 days