China slams U.S. call for diplomatic boycott of Beijing Winter Olympics


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BEIJING, May 19 (Xinhua) -- China on Wednesday expressed strong dissatisfaction and firm opposition to some individuals of the United States calling for diplomatic boycott of 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics. Foreign Ministry spokesperson Zhao Lijian told a press briefing that based on ideology and political prejudice, a few individuals in the U.S. used the so-called human rights issue to smear China in an attempt to interfere with, hinder and disrupt the preparation and holding of the Beijing Winter Olympics. U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi on Tuesday called for a diplomatic boycott of the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing on human...