What To Know About The U.S. Olympics Boycott
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U.S. Diplomatic Boycott of the Olympics: Analyzing Impacts and Symbolism
This chapter examines the differing approaches of sports associations to human rights issues in China, particularly contrasting the Women's Tennis Association's courageous stance with the NBA's more subdued response. It also analyzes the implications of the U.S. diplomatic boycott of the upcoming Olympics, assessing its potential effects on U.S.-China relations and the broader significance of symbolic gestures in addressing human rights challenges.
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