Britain considers ministerial boycott of 2022 Beijing Olympics - The Telegraph

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Britain is considering approving limited government attendance at the Beijing Olympics that would stop short of a full diplomatic boycott, The Telegraph reported on Wednesday.

An outright ban on ministerial and diplomatic representation at the Winter Games remains a possibility, the reportA spokesperson for Prime Minister Boris Johnson said on Tuesday that Britain had not yet decided on whether government representatives would attend the Beijing Winter Olympics.According to the newspaper, one option under consideration for ministers is to skip the Games, but for Caroline Wilson, the country's ambassador to China, to attend.

An outright diplomatic boycott is supported in other quarters of government and is heavily backed by China hawks in Parliament, the report added. On Tuesday, Australia announced a diplomatic boycott of 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing, joining the United States with a similar boycott this week.Reporting by Akriti Sharma in Bengaluru; Editing by Jacqueline Wong and Gerry DoyleSubscribe for our daily curated newsletter to receive the latest exclusive Reuters coverage delivered to your inbox.

 

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Well obviously America has then Australia so its fitting that the uk would I saw this coming yesterday. A text book pattern

Wow, empty seats. Im sure that will deter china. 🤣🤣

Yes nice desition. Boycott china

Ministerial boycott, diplomatic boycott... by not sending officials to China... Very effective, good job

An exercise in 'framing' : 'ministerial' dilutes the boycott. UK athletes still can compete under UK flag for nation's glory?

Such union was not seen In the previous cold war Era or may be news were not as fast and accessible as are right now Australia USA now UK then India Japan and who might be next hmmmmm.

i consider boycott my ex's wedding ceremony

Boycott China

The west has zero credibility on hunan rights. Zero.

Who cares!

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