Declaring a diplomatic boycott of the Beijing Olympics would be a minor step, French President Emmanuel Macron said. The United States launched a political boycott of the Winter Games, accusing China of human rights violations. Australia, the UK and Canada joined the boycott.
According to Mr. Macron, we must either “totally boycott” the Olympics and not send athletes there, or “try to change the situation with useful actions”. “I haven’t heard anyone in the world say: let’s not send our athletes (to the Beijing Games .— “B”) “, – explained the French president, describing the diplomatic boycott as” symbolic “(quote from AFP).
He said France will work with the International Olympic Committee to create a charter that would guarantee the protection of the rights of athletes. “I do not think that we should politicize these subjects, especially if we take small symbolic steps”, explained Emmanuel Macron.
A diplomatic boycott does not imply a ban on athletes from participating in the Olympics. China, in response to the decision taken by US officials, made a submission to the US and promised to fight back. The Chinese Foreign Ministry has also called on the United States not to politicize the sport.
Details – in Kommersant’s post, “The United States Will Pay For Wrong Actions.”
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