Skin in the Games: Beijing’s nervy Olympics
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Olympic Tensions: COVID, Politics, and Public Perception
This chapter offers an insider's view of the Beijing Winter Olympics, emphasizing the strict COVID restrictions and chaotic security measures. It explores the ambivalence of the public towards the Games amidst concerns of foreign visitors and political tensions with Western nations. The discussion underscores the significance of the event for China's leadership and the larger narrative surrounding its international standing.
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