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Olympics-Beijing Games burst into life under shadow of COVID and conflict

Chinese President Xi Jinping opened a Beijing Winter Olympics on Friday that not only bear the mark of the global coronavirus pandemic but are also mixing sport and global politics as few others have since the era of the Cold War.

Reuters · Feb 4, 2022

Robot barista is serving customers at the Beijing Winter Olympics

After a customer gives the instruction, the machine will complete the whole coffee-making process of grinding, brewing and cleaning in five minutes

The Independent UK · Feb 4, 2022

Xi backs Putin on NATO demands as leaders meet in Beijing

"Friendship between the two states has no limits."

Axios · Feb 4, 2022

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Winter Olympics 2022 officially declared open in Beijing

All eyes were on the Winter Olympic opening ceremony in Beijing as the parade of athletes started on Friday.

Evening Standard · Feb 4, 2022

BC-OLY-Beijing Olympics Coverage Advisory

The Beijing Winter Olympics started Friday. They will run Feb 4-20. Find our latest plans in Coverage Plan. For the latest stories, video and photos, visit the Olympics hub in AP Newsroom. For access to AP Newsroom and other technical issues, contact [email protected] or call 877-836-9477.

The Independent UK · Feb 4, 2022

Nathan Chen lays Olympics marker down with flawless short program skate

Nathan Chen said he is motivated by enjoying his figure skating not the scoreboard after his brilliant short program at the Winter Olmpics in Beijing

The Guardian - UK · Feb 4, 2022

Beijing Winter Olympics opens under shadow of rights fears, COVID-19

"I declare the 24th Beijing Winter Olympics open," said President Xi Jinping, who was joined by world leaders including Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin.

The Hindu · Feb 4, 2022

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Winter Olympic figure skaters stun viewers with ‘twisted’ Joker-Harley Quinn cosplay

Tim Dieck and Katharina Mueller put on a bizarre show to the soundtrack of Britney Spears’ song Toxic which did not go down well with judges in Beijing

The Independent UK · Feb 4, 2022

British luge rider to don special helmet at Winter Olympics in tribute to late teammate

AJ Rosen was a three-time Olympian but died of cancer in December. As a mark of respect, his protege will mark his appearance at Beijing 2022 with a special tribute

Daily Mirror · Feb 4, 2022

In photos: Winter Olympics opening ceremony kicks off Beijing Games

The Beijing Olympics will begin against a backdrop of geopolitical tensions and a diplomatic boycott.

Axios · Feb 4, 2022

How tech, talent and money turned Britain into a winter sports nation

A stark transformation means Britain have a shot at achieving their best ever Winter Olympic medal haul in Beijing

The Guardian - UK · Feb 4, 2022

Putin and Xi call for halt to Nato expansion amid Ukraine tensions

Russia’s Vladimir Putin is the highest profile leader to visit China for the Beijing Winter Olympics

The Independent UK · Feb 4, 2022

Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics daily briefing: China in spotlight as Games begin

Amid controversy over the hosts’ human rights record, a spectacular opening ceremony is due to truly open the Games

The Guardian - UK · Feb 4, 2022

Russia and China Hail ‘No Limits’ Partnership to Stand Up to US

China and Russia proclaimed a deep strategic partnership on Friday to balance what they portrayed as the malign global influence of the United States as China's President Xi Jinping hosted Russia's Vladimir Putin on the opening day of the Beijing Winter Olympics. In a joint statement, the two countries affirmed…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Feb 4, 2022

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The Guardian - UK · Feb 4, 2022

Beijing 2022: Winter Olympics opening ceremony – as it happened

Xi Jinping declared the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympic Games officially open after a parade of 91 competing nations and a typically breathtaking show

Wales Online · Feb 4, 2022

Winter Olympics: See how Team GB has performed at every games ahead of Beijing 2022

Great Britain has competed in the Winter Olympics in every games since the first in 1924

The Independent UK · Feb 4, 2022

What time is the Winter Olympics opening ceremony? TV channel and how to watch

Everything you need to know about Beijing 2022

The Independent UK · Feb 4, 2022

What is Nordic Combined and why won’t there be a women’s event

The sport will be the only one at Beijing 2022 with exclusively male events

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Daily Mirror · Feb 4, 2022

How to watch the Beijing Winter Olympics Opening Ceremony free in the UK

The Beijing Winter Olympics 2022 officially kicks off today, Friday February 4, with the much-anticipated opening ceremony. Here's how and when to watch it in the UK for free

Asharq Al-Awsat · Feb 4, 2022

Beijing Olympics Set to Open under Cloud of Covid, Rights Fears

A Winter Olympics overshadowed by rights concerns and taking place inside a strict Covid-secure bubble will officially begin in Beijing on Friday with an opening ceremony at the "Bird's Nest" stadium. The distinctive lattice-shaped arena took center stage at the 2008 Games -- seen as China's coming-out party to the…

The Independent UK · Feb 4, 2022

Beijing Winter Olympics open under shadow of human rights criticism

Several western nations have criticised China’s rights record while protests are unfolding worldwide

Reuters · Feb 4, 2022

China, Russia partner up against West at Olympics summit

China and Russia on the opening day of the Winter Olympics declared a "no limits" partnership, backing each other over standoffs on Ukraine and Taiwan with a promise to collaborate more against the West.

The Independent UK · Feb 4, 2022

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The Independent UK · Feb 4, 2022

Beijing Winter Olympics backed to inspire LGBTQ+ athletes

The 2022 Games held in the Chinese capital will take place during LGBTQ+ History Month

ABC News · Feb 4, 2022

Winter Olympics opening ceremony: Beijing 2022 Games are officially open after stirring ceremony at the Bird's Nest

The 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics are underway, after a stirring opening ceremony. Australia's team make their entrance to the Bird's Nest stadium where a shirtless American Samoan steals the show. Look back on all the action.

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