Joe Biden Takes A Stand Against The Beijing Olympics

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American athletes will still be allowed to go to the games.

Much has been made over the last few years of the human rights violations that have gone on in China. The authoritarian regime in China has certainly committed its fair share of atrocities against certain groups, and many in the US have been called to stand up to these actions. President Joe Biden is one of those figures, and recently, he has had some big decisions to make when it comes to relations between the United States and China.

In February, the Winter Olympics will be in Beijing, China, and there have been demands for the United States to boycott the event. Well, as it turns out, Joe Biden will issue a boycott for the event, although only on the diplomatic front. Simply put, athletes from the US will still be able to go to participate in the games.

Joe Biden Takes A Stand Against The Beijing Olympics
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The White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki noted today that the country would not be sending any diplomates to the Olympics, which is usually customary. This is meant to be in protest of China's human rights violations, although some are questioning whether or not this is actually enough considering the US will still have a large presence at the games.


This is a developing story so stay tuned to HNHH as we will be sure to bring you all of the latest updates.


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Alexander Cole is the current Managing Editor of HotNewHipHop. He started at HotNewHipHop back in 2018 where he began as a Sports and Sneakers writer. During this time, he has shown an expertise in Air Jordans, Yeezys, and all things that have to do with Nike. His favorite kicks are the Air Jordan 1 High OG, the Air Jordan 4, the Air Jordan 6, and the Adidas Yeezy Boost 350 V2 in the "Beluga 2.0" colorway. Although his collection might not be the biggest, he is always looking to add new styles to it. When it comes to sports, Alex has a particular interest in the NBA and the NFL. His favorite teams are anywhere LeBron goes, and the Kansas City Chiefs. As a Montrealer, the Montreal Canadiens hold a special place in his heart, even if they haven't won the Stanley Cup in his lifetime. Alex also works for the Concordia Stingers, where he provides play-by-play and color commentary for the football, hockey, and basketball teams His favorite hip-hop artists are Kendrick Lamar, Playboi Carti, Travis Scott, and Lil Uzi Vert.