China's Zero Covet Policy Is a Symbol for the Problems Plaguing Them

The us. and australia have all announced a diplomatic boycot of the games for human rights concerns. No major western head of state is attending. The event itself has taken place without the usual screaming crowds and olympic cheers. Travelling to china is nearly impossible due to the pendemic, and the government is barring most ordinary people from attending. All of which means that the stadiums and other venues are essentially tive studios beaming out sports in front of near tarenas.