, Dec 8 () –
The Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, Boris Johnson, announced this Wednesday the diplomatic boycott of the Winter Olympics to be held in Beijing in February, in line with the reprisals that other countries such as the United States and Australia have already adopted.
Before the House of Commons, Johnson has revealed that no British authority will come on behalf of London to the imminent sporting event, which “effectively” amounts to a diplomatic boycott. The measure will not affect in any case the participation of journalists from the United Kingdom.
The Government of China has regretted the positions adopted by several Western governments, which mainly affect the reduction of rights and freedoms in the Asian giant and cases such as those in Xinjiang, where the United States considers that a genocide is being committed against the Uighur population.
On the European level, only Lithuania has taken the step, while other EU governments such as the French or the German have advocated for coordination. Italy has the most difficult role, as it will host the next Winter Olympics, scheduled for 2026.
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