China warns US and its allies not to boycott Beijing Games, politicize the Olympics

A Chinese flag flutters in front of the International Olympic Committee’s headquarters. Fabrice Coffrini/Getty Images Chinese officials said the US would face a “robust response” if it boycotts the Winter Olympics. This warning came after the US said it was in talks with “allies” to boycott the Beijing Games. Japan has also quickly denied that it is in talks with the US over a possible Winter Olympics boycott. Visit Insider’s homepage for more stories . China has cautioned the US that any hint of a boycott of next year’s Winter Olympics in Beijing would be met with a “robust Chinese…