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Dec 29, 2022 · China, with its appalling human rights record and opposition to an independent Taiwan, hosted the recent Winter Olympics with the strategically peaceful slogan Together for a Shared Future.
Jan 5, 2022 · The IOC failed to punish Chinese leaders for breaking their empty Olympic promises — and in 2015 awarded Beijing the 2022 Winter Games.
Nov 29, 2021 · Saudi Arabia is putting on the Formula One Grand Prix this weekend. And China is hosting the Winter Olympics. Both countries face major accusations of rights abuses — and sportswashing.
Jan 14, 2022 · China: World must use Winter Olympics to demand human rights improvements. Games take place amid worsening human rights situation. International community must not be complicit in sportswashing exercise. IOC should better protect athletes’ rights following Peng Shuai case.
Jan 6, 2022 · The Winter Olympic Games in Beijing in February and the men’s soccer World Cup in Qatar in December will bookend 2022, with two antidemocratic host nations seeking to burnish their reputations...
Jan 19, 2022 · The Beijing Winter Olympics and Paralympics should not be a "sportswashing" opportunity for China, Amnesty International has warned, saying that "the international community must not become complicit in a propaganda exercise". The games are due to start in just over two weeks' time.
Feb 4, 2022 · On 4th February, the Winter Olympics will kick off in Beijing, China, against a dark backdrop of serious human rights concerns. International human rights associations have warned participants of human rights violations and security concerns linked to the games.