The United States are reportedly considering joining their allies in a boycott of the 2022 Olympics, scheduled in Beijing. A member of the State’s department spoke with reporters on Tuesday, and said that the decision is still up in the air on whether or not the U.S will bring athletes to China amid the concerns of human rights abuses by the Chinese government.
“It [a joint boycott] is something that we certainly wish to discuss,” State spokesman Ned Price said via CNBC.
“A coordinated approach will not only be in our interest but also in the interest of our allies and partners,” he added.
Price would clarify his comments on social media later in the day.
“As I said, we don’t have any announcement regarding the Beijing Olympics. 2022 remains a ways off, but we will continue to consult closely with allies and partners to define our common concerns and establish our shared approach to the PRC,” Ned Price said on his Twitter account.
As Ned Price mentions it is still very early, and this is merely something that the U.S plans to ‘discuss’ with its allies. I wouldn’t expect a boycott of the Olympics, but it’s most definitely a story to keep an eye on.
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