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Unusual snowfall a challenge for Beijing 2022 organizers
Beijing residents may be enjoying a rare snow day, but for Olympic organizers the snowfall has created some logistical challenges and postponed some events.
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Xi and Putin show united front amid spiralling tensions with West
The Chinese president holds his first face-to-face meeting with a world leader in nearly two years as his country hosts the 2022 Winter Games.
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Isabelle Weidemann skates to Canada's 1st medal of Beijing Olympics
Speed skater Isabelle Weidemann becomes the first Canadian woman to reach the podium in long track since Vancouver 2010, winning a bronze medal in Beijing.
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Freestyle skier Eileen Gu a cultural phenomenon beyond Beijing 2022
Chinese-American freestyle skier Eileen Gu has became a cultural phenomenon after her decision to compete for China over the U.S., bringing star power wherever she goes — including to the 2022 Beijing Games.
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COVID-19 keeps athletes on edge at Beijing 2022
Strict COVID-19 protocols at the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympic Games have added to the intense pressure on athletes, where one positive test result could jeopardize the chance at competing.
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‘Closed loop’ designed to keep COVID-19 out of Beijing 2022
Olympic organizers in Beijing are closely guarding the 'closed loop' system, where athletes, personnel and the media are confined to a bubble that includes strict protocol and testing to prevent COVID-19 from infiltrating the Games.
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Little cheer for Year of the Tiger in China as COVID bites
Lunar New Year is usually welcomed with feasts and big gatherings but the government’s zero-COVID drive has left people with little opportunity to celebrate.
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Human rights activists want Beijing 2022 to bring attention to plight of Uyghurs
Human rights activists see the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics as a fleeting opportunity to bring worldwide attention to China’s treatment of Uyghur Muslims.
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Olympic bid for Vancouver 2030 being considered
The Canadian Olympic Committee is exploring a bid to bring the Olympics back to Vancouver for 2030, where much of the infrastructure from the 2010 Winter Games can be repurposed to keep costs down.
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Uyghur activist screens film on sister's disappearance in Brussels
Rushan Abbas' sister disappeared from her home in Xinjiang in 2018. Since then, Abbas' hunt for her sister has taken her all over the world
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Beijing Olympics begins under shadow of COVID, human rights issues
China welcomes the world to the winter olympics amid mounting coronavirus cases and diplomatic boycotts.
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Beijing 2022 raises new questions about Peng Shuai’s wellbeing
Questions are again swirling around Chinese tennis star Peng Shuai’s wellbeing. The IOC says she’ll attend the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympic Games, but human rights organizations say the IOC isn’t protecting her. Peng briefly vanished from...
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2022 Winter Olympics: Opening ceremony kicks off Olympics in Beijing
The controversial Winter Olympics are officially underway in Beijing.
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Difficult to prove Beijing’s claims about being the greenest Olympics
Beijing has promised the 2022 Winter Olympics will be the greenest Games yet, but some sustainability experts have challenged that claim because it’s likely too difficult to verify.
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Canadian athletes, coaches, journalists arrive in Beijing for Olympics
Canada's contingent for the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics arrived on a chartered flight that took off from Vancouver on Wednesday. They were greeted by volunteers in full personal protective equipment and went straight into the Olympic...
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Bird's-eye view of Olympic venues in Beijing
Dramatic drone footage captures images of several venues ahead of the start of the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics. The games are scheduled to run from Feb. 4 to Feb. 20.
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Strict COVID-19 protocols in place ahead of Olympics
Some members of Canada’s Olympic delegation were placed under COVID-19 protocols upon arrival in Beijing. These protocols are strict — with Chinese officials hoping to keep COVID-19 out of the Olympics just days before it begins.
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China reports more COVID-19 cases ahead of Olympics, Lunar New Year
Ahead of the official start to the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics, more people associated with the games are testing positive for COVID-19, while locals have altered their Lunar New Year celebrations for the third year.
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Team Canada’s men’s hockey team a mix of veterans, newcomers
Canada's Olympic men's ice hockey roster has been unveiled with former NHL player Eric Staal expected to lead a team of mostly younger talent and a few veterans. The NHL didn’t release active players for the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics.
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Trained and COVID-19 tested, Team Canada heads to Beijing
After years of training and weeks of COVID-19 tests, more of Team Canada’s athletes are heading to the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics. They are hoping to focus on the competition and not the upheaval of a pandemic Olympics.
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Why China Seems to Be Backing the Russian Invasion of Ukraine
As Russia’s attack on Ukraine continues, one of its few big allies remaining appears to be China. Gordon Chang, Asian affairs expert and author of "The Coming Collapse of China," joined Cheddar News to discuss what might be behind...
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China’s COVID-19 testing threshold could keep some athletes from Olympics
With just days before hundreds of athletes, coaches and staff depart for the Beijing Winter Olympics, CBC News has learned that China's COVID-19 testing threshold is so high, it may prevent some athletes from competing — even if they’ve...
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Beijing Olympics Sponsors Accused of Indifference Amid Human Rights Concerns
With the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing rapidly approaching, clouds of controversy continue to swirl around China's treatment of the Uyghur Muslim minority population, its surveillance state, and security for visiting athletes. Phelim...
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Beijing Winter Olympics: Health checks ramped up ahead of games
Beijing is ramping up checks for all inbound travellers ahead of the Winter Olympic Games, which kick off in three weeks.