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CCP-led preparations dictate only success

BEIJING -- Beijing will be the first city in history to have hosted the Summer and Winter Olympics when the Winter Games start on Feb. 4.

The Japan News/Yomiuri · Jan 31, 2022

Japan set to pass China human rights resolution before Olympics

Japan’s parliament is set to pass a resolution expressing concern about Uyghur human rights as early as Tuesday, in a move likely to irritate China days before the Beijing Winter Olympics opening ceremony.

Tribune News Service · Jan 31, 2022

China punishes cold-chain managers for 'obstructing' COVID prevention

Investigations into China's cold-chain sector have led to several managers, officials and business owners being punished for failing to meet COVID-19 prevention standards, the country's corruption watchdog said in a notice.

Reuters · Jan 31, 2022

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Olympics-COVID cases mount as athletes, personnel arrive in Beijing

During the past four days China has detected 119 COVID-19 cases among athletes and personnel involved in the Beijing Winter Olympics, with authorities imposing a "closed loop" bubble to keep participants, staff and media separated from the public.

Reuters · Jan 31, 2022

Beijing sees Covid cases spike ahead of Winter Olympics

Beijing has seen a spike in Covid cases just days before the beginning of the Winter Olympics.

Evening Standard · Jan 30, 2022

IMF Says China's Economic Imbalances Have Worsened

Imbalances in the Chinese economy have worsened and delayed China's transition to consumption-led growth, the International Monetary Fund said in an annual review on Friday, slashing its outlook for the country this year.

Bangkok Post · Jan 30, 2022

Kirsty Muir hoping to hit Olympic high after turning back on ‘boring’ skiing

The 17-year-old Scot is to compete in both the ski slopestyle and Big Air disciplines in Beijing

The Independent UK · Jan 30, 2022

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Skier Arif Khan eyes top-30 finish at Beijing Winter Olympics

MUMBAI: Beijing Winter Olympics-bound Indian skier Arif Khan, who will participate in two events, is aiming a modest top-30 finish in the showpiece which begins on Friday.

The Times of India · Jan 30, 2022

Beijing Seals off More Residential Areas, Reports 12 Cases

Beijing officials said Sunday they sealed off several residential communities in the city's northern district after two cases of COVID-19 were found. Residents in the Anzhenli neighborhood in Chaoyang district were sealed off on Saturday, and will not be allowed to leave their compound. Beijing is on high alert as…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jan 30, 2022

Beijing seals off more residential areas, reports 12 cases

Beijing officials have sealed off several residential communities in the city’s northern district after two cases of COVID-19 were found

The Independent UK · Jan 30, 2022

Free condoms to be handed out at Winter Olympics - but athletes discouraged from hugging

Despite being encouraged not to shake hands and hug athletes at this year’s Winter Olympics in Beijing, athletes will be offered free condoms from event officials

Daily Mirror · Jan 30, 2022

At Beijing's COVID Games, Olympians try to stay negative

In order to get to the Beijing Olympics, Tabitha Peterson and her teammates had to pass a pair of high-stakes tests. They handled both with sure hands and steady nerves, making their way to the Winter Games in women's curling by capturing a bronze medal at the world championships and…

Tribune News Service · Jan 30, 2022

Beijing Winter Olympics start Feb. 4. Here’s what you need to know, athletes to watch.

The Miami Herald breaks down what you need to know about the 2022 Winter Olympics:

Miami Herald · Jan 30, 2022

Sport, politics and Covid collide at the Beijing Winter Olympics

The Beijing Games will open on Friday in a country that hopes sport will be the talking point. But political twists or a resurgent virus could leave the event skating on thin ice

The Guardian - UK · Jan 30, 2022

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The Guardian - UK · Jan 30, 2022

Spotify to add advisory notices to podcasts mentioning Covid; protests in Prague over curbs – as it happened

Czech demonstrators are opposed to measures such as a restaurant ban for the unvaccinated; Harry and Meghan express concerns to Spotify about misinformation on platform

Reuters · Jan 30, 2022

Taiwan VP, in U.S., repeats accusation China blocked vaccine access

Taiwan Vice President William Lai used his final day in the United States to repeat an accusation that China blocked the island from obtaining COVID-19 vaccines last year, and to thank a U.S. lawmaker for her role in donating the inoculations.

The Guardian - UK · Jan 30, 2022

Have the Winter Olympics caught you cold? Here’s our armchair guide

What to follow in Beijing, when – and why snowboard cross might be your new favourite sport

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jan 30, 2022

Beijing Reports Highest Covid Cases since June 2020 as Olympics Loom

Beijing recorded its highest number of new Covid-19 cases for a year and a half on Sunday, as the Chinese capital gears up to host the Winter Olympics in five days. China will hold the Games in a strict "closed-loop" bubble as part of its zero-Covid strategy of targeted lockdowns,…

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Bangkok Post · Jan 29, 2022

Pall hangs over China's Games

The Beijing Winter Olympics begin on Feb 4 -- and not without controversy given they are taking place as Beijing wrestles with human rights issues.

The Guardian - UK · Jan 29, 2022

Team GB snowboard medal prospect Charlotte Bankes: ‘Nobody ever knows what’s going to happen. That’s what makes it so fun’

Charlotte Bankes will be in Beijing to compete in snowboard cross yet the 26-year-old has represented France in two Winter Olympics, she tells Sean Ingle

Daily Mirror · Jan 29, 2022

Katie Ormerod admits crazy is her normal as she gets ready for Winter Olympics lift-off

Yorkshire snowboard star ready to go big in Beijing as she prepares to lead TeamGB medal bid in Slopestyle and Big Air events

Bangkok Post · Jan 29, 2022

China: US 'paying athletes to disrupt Olympics'

BEIJING: The United States is paying athletes to “create disturbances” during the Beijing Winter Olympics, Chinese state media reported on Saturday.

Daily Record · Jan 29, 2022

Beijing 2022: Kilmarnock Winter Olympics star set to compete for Team GB after mental health focus

Kathryn Thomson will spearhead Team GB's short track squad as she competes in her second Winter Olympics, writes Paul Eddison.

Caixin Global · Jan 29, 2022

China’s GDP growth slowed significantly in fourth quarter, highlighting pressure on economy from lingering real estate crisis, Beijing’s tough ‘zero-Covid’ strategy and raging omicron variant

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jan 29, 2022

Chinese Travel for Lunar New Year Despite Plea to Stay Put

Chinese are traveling to their hometowns for the Lunar New Year, the country’s biggest family holiday, despite a government plea to stay where they are as Beijing tries to contain coronavirus outbreaks. The holiday, which starts with Chinese New Year's Eve on Monday, usually is the biggest annual movement of…

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