A number of countries, particularly the us. Have been leading a diplomatic boycont meaning they're not going to send high level officials to present those countries during any of the game events. This was in response to human rights abuses that china has been perpetuating,. and that governments around the world have criticized. Other countries have stepped up and said, well, if the us. Is boy cotting, we are going tomake a statement and send our leaders to show our support for china. So far the list is quite short, but it includes russia and poland. They will send their presidents to attend the opening ceremony.