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Four takeaways from the US diplomatic boycott of Beijing's Winter Olympics

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American athletes can still compete in next year's Games in Beijing.

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WASHINGTON - The United States confirmed on Monday (Dec 6) that it will not send officials to attend the Winter Olympic Games in Beijing next year, in the light of China's human rights abuses in Xinjiang and elsewhere.
Here is a look at four key issues.
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