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Beijing 2022 official warns athletes against violations of 'Olympic spirit and Chinese laws'
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Athletes at the Winter Olympics have been told by a Beijing 2022 official that they face punishment if their behaviour or words falls outside ‘the Olympic spirit and Chinese laws’.
The troubling warning comes after Human Rights Watch highlighted the dangers that could await competitors who speak out about China at the Games.
In comments that will do little to alleviate those concerns, Yang Shu, deputy director general of Beijing 2022's International Relations Department, said: ‘Any
