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Momentum growing for political boycott of Beijing Winter Olympics
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A diplomatic boycott of the Games will be a major loss of face for Chinese leaders, said experts.
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BEIJING - With just over two months to go before the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing, momentum for a diplomatic boycott is growing as Washington and its allies seek to put pressure on China over alleged human rights abuses.
Also driving calls for a boycott is the case of Chinese tennis player Peng Shuai.


