Opinion: Why boycotting the Beijing Winter Olympics could backfire


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[strong evidence of genocide] occurring in Xinjiang against the Uyghur population and other serious human rights violations in restive regions such as Tibet. However, a letter signed by more than 180 campaign groups warn that the Games will only embolden China’s ruling Communist Party. A group of Republican senators believe the event should be moved to another country. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi argues that foreign leaders attending will lose their moral standing. The anger against the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) is understandable, as are calls to boycott the Games. China will use the Winter Olympics to boost its prestige and...