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Ukrainian athletes accuse Paralympic chiefs of 'choosing bloodshed over principle'

Athletes from Ukraine have responded angrily to the International Paralympic Committee's decision to allow competitors from Russia and Belarus to take part in the Beijing Games

Daily Mirror

Russians, Belarusians to compete as 'neutral athletes' at Beijing Winter Paralympics

The International Paralympic Committee added more restrictions on Russian and Belarusian athletes when the Paralympics open on Friday, but stopped short of expulsion

The Hindu

Russian and Belarusian athletes to compete as 'neutrals' at 2022 Paralympics

As the sporting world continues to impose sanctions on Russian and Belarusian athletes, Paralympics bosses make a final call on whether athletes from those countries can compete in Beijing.

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U.S. former top diplomat Pompeo arrives in Taiwan, calls it 'great nation'

Former U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, sanctioned by China when he left office at the end of the Trump presidency, arrived in Taiwan on Wednesday and almost immediately referred to it as a country, a highly sensitive red line for Beijing.

Reuters

Ukrainian Athletes Join Military after Russian Invasion

Less than two weeks ago, Dmytro Pidruchnyi was competing at the Winter Olympics in Ukraine's national colors. Now he's wearing a military uniform and ballistic helmet. Pidruchnyi is a world champion in biathlon, which combines skiing and shooting, and a three-time Olympian. He returned home from Beijing last week just…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Nadine Dorries calls on GB’s Paralympics team to protest in Beijing

Athletes from Russia and Belarus will compete as neutrals and any medals will not be included on the Games table.

The Independent UK

Winter Paralympics: Russian and Belarusian athletes to compete as neutrals at Beijing 2022

The British government has condemned the move by the International Paralympic Committee to allow athletes from Russia and Belarus to compete

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Winter Paralympics: Russian athletes cleared to compete in Beijing Games as neutrals

Russian athletes have been given the all-clear to compete at the Winter Paralympics following an International Paralympic Committee (IPC) executive board meeting in Beijing on Wednesday.

Evening Standard

Russians, Belarusians compete as 'neutral athletes' in China

The International Paralympic Committee says Russians and Belarusians at the Winter Paralympics in Beijing will compete as “neutral athletes” because of their countries’ roles in the war against Ukraine

The Independent UK

Russian and Belarusian athletes allowed to compete at Winter Paralympics as neutrals

Russia and Belarus' invasion of Ukraine has seen the country blacklisted by some sports, but athletes from those countries have been given the green light to compete at the Beijing Winter Paralympics

Daily Mirror

Winter Paralympics: Russian athletes competing as neutral sparks backlash

The International Paralympic Committee will allow Russian athletes to compete at the Winter Games which begin in Beijing this week

The Guardian - UK

Russian and Belarusian athletes to compete as neutrals at Winter Paralympics

Athletes from those countries will compete under the Paralympic flag in Beijing and not be included in the medal table, the IPC said.

The Independent UK

China moves to secure commodities rocked by Ukraine war

BEIJING: China’s top government officials have issued orders to prioritize energy and commodities supply security, sparked by concerns over disruptions stemming from the Ukraine-Russia war.

The Times of India

Britain's star Winter Paralympian loses guide to Covid on eve of Beijing Games

Menna Fitzpatrick, who won FOUR medals in Pyeongchang, has switched from Katy Guest to Gary Smith ahead of her first race on Saturday

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Chicago Tribune

Editorial: China is faced with a stark choice: Support a free Ukraine or risk global isolation alongside Russia

Delegate after delegate came up to the rostrum Monday at a special session of the United Nations General Assembly and condemned Russia’s invasion of Ukraine as an unjustified, barbarous act against a sovereign state. When it was China’s turn, Beijing’s U.N. ambassador, Zhang Jun, predictably took no side in the…

The Independent UK

When do the Winter Paralympics start and how can I watch?

78 events will be held in six sports in Beijing

The News Lens

Why Xi Jinping Is Still Willing To Wear the Costs of Zero-Covid

Surging cases, faltering health infrastructure, and a wave of self-isolation in China could produce more acute labor shortages and supply chain disruptions than zero-Covid.

Al Jazeera

Amid Ukraine crisis, China’s ‘Zero COVID’ weighs on global growth

Beijing’s strict pandemic policies add to supply chain and inflation risks amid economic fallout of war in Ukraine.

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Tribune News Service

China holds talks with Ukraine, further edging away from Russia

China is “extremely concerned” about the harm to civilians in Ukraine, Foreign Minister Wang Yi told his Ukrainian counterpart in a call, in the latest indication of Beijing’s desire to prevent the war’s further escalation.

Reuters

U.S. stands firm behind commitment to Taiwan, delegation says

The United States stands firmly behind its commitments to Taiwan, a visiting U.S. delegation said on Wednesday, as Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen vowed to work more closely with allies in response to what she called China's growing military threat.

AAP

Tudhope embracing high Paras expectations

Former boy wonder Ben Tudhope is embracing the pressure of being Australia's leading medal hope at the Beijing Winter Paralympics.

Tribune News Service

China spy think tank advising Xi predicts Russia sanctions will backfire

Sanctions leveled on Russia will ultimately cause more damage to the U.S. and its allies, a research group that advises Chinese President Xi Jinping said, as Beijing weighs how much backing to give its close diplomatic partner.

ABC News

Paralympic team from Ukraine to arrive in Beijing, officials to decide if Russians can compete

The International Paralympic Committee will hold a board meeting today to decide whether the Russian athletes and team are allowed to compete at the Beijing Winter Paralympics, which start on Friday.

France 24

Caught between Russia and the West, China faces 'Ukraine dilemma'

It was meant to be a friendship with “no limits”, according to a joint statement issued February 4 as Russian President Vladimir Putin traveled to Beijing to meet his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping. But as Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine, China has found itself in a precarious position.…

The Guardian - UK

Russia’s participation in Winter Paralympic Games on a knife edge

The International Paralympic Committee has admitted it will have to be “very careful” in deciding whether to allow Russian athletes to compete at the Winter Games

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