The British House of Commons passed a motion on July 15 calling on the government to boycott the Beijing Winter Olympics.
In an article published on the website of the Chinese Embassy in the UK on the 17th, the spokesperson of the embassy said that China was firmly opposed to this and called on relevant British lawmakers to put aside their despicable political tricks.
In response to a reporter’s question, the spokesperson of the embassy said that the so-called boycott of the Winter Olympics was initiated by the British House of Commons through individual individuals. This politicization of sports is a serious violation of the Olympic spirit and harm to the international Olympic cause. It is also against British athletes. Respect, China firmly opposes this.
The picture shows people lining up to enter the Chinese Embassy in London, England, on July 21, 2020.
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He said that the accusations against China by the "producers of the above motions" are based entirely on lies. Xinjiang-related issues are not human rights, religious or ethnic issues at all, and there are no "genocide", "detention camps" or "forced labor" in Xinjiang. .
The spokesperson said that everything the Chinese government has done is carried out in accordance with the law for the purpose of "anti-violent terrorism, de-radicalization, and anti-separatism." It is precisely because of the government’s efforts that Xinjiang’s society is currently safe and stable, and development continues to improve. The ethnic people fully enjoy all rights, and the languages, traditional culture, customs and habits of the ethnic minorities are well protected and passed on.
He pointed out that the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics and the Winter Paralympics are another important contribution China has made to the international Olympic movement. Participating in the Beijing Winter Olympics is also the eager anticipation of Winter Olympic sports fans.
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The spokesperson said that the current preparations for the Beijing Winter Olympics are progressing smoothly and are highly recognized by the international community, including the International Olympic Committee (IOC). The Chinese government is confident that, together with all parties, the Beijing Winter Olympics will be held in 2022. To be a simple, safe and exciting Olympic Games.
He called on relevant British MPs to put aside this set of despicable political tricks, stop rumors and smears against China, stop blasphemy against the International Olympic Movement, and don't stand on the opposite side of athletes and Winter Olympic sports enthusiasts, otherwise, they will only lift up stones. Smashed himself in the foot and ended in failure.
