CHINA-WINTER OLYMPICS: GLOBAL TIMES REACTS TO CALLS FOR BOYCOTT OF WINTER OLYMPICS TO BE HELD IN CHINA
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The Australian (November 25) reported that US President Joe Biden confirmed this month that his administration was considering a diplomatic boycott, which would be aimed at protesting China’s human rights record including in Hong Kong, Xinjiang and Tibet. The United Kingdom and Canada are also weighing their positions. The Australian government is awaiting the decision by the Biden administration before it makes a call on whether to sign up to a diplomatic boycott. A diplomatic boycott would involve not sending a delegation of officials to the Winter Olympics, but allowing athletes to participate. Earlier, reacting to international criticism and calls for a boycott of China's Winter Olympics, the Global Times (November 22) observed that "This event will not only be a comprehensive stress test for China's ability to respond to various crises, but also a catalyst for China's growth in mentality as a major power". The paper added: "China used to care about maintaining a harmonious atmosphere with the West and the way being regarded by the rest of the world, particularly by the West. This needs to be changed. With the rise of China as a major power and the weakened hegemony of the US, Western superiority has been shaken, creating a strong and unprecedented resistance to China. As the West no longer "likes" China, the psychological scenario of the engagement between China and the West has fundamentally changed. The only important thing for China in the future is to stick to its own path. The elites of the US and other Western countries do not matter much whether they are envious, jealous, hateful, fearful or angry. It's not worthy for China to spend energy and resources to care about their emotions and attitudes and even attempt to reverse their negative thoughts toward China" |