British Prime Minister Boris Johnson is considering the possibility of a diplomatic boycott of Olympiad-2022, which will be held in Chinese Beijing. About it reports The Times.
According to the British publication, this step can be a protest sign against the human rights situation in China. It is noted that at present in the Government of Britain there is an active discussion on this issue. At the same time, the head of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the country of Liz Trails supports the initiative.
Earlier, US President Joe Biden stated that the White House permises the possibility of a boycott of an international sporting event. “It is under consideration,” said Biden, answering the question of whether the American administration studies the possibility of boycott.
November 16 Edition The Washington Post reported that the Presidential Administration intends to declare the diplomatic boycake of the Winter Olympiad. According to the newspaper, technically the decision has not yet been improved, but the American leader gave the relevant recommendations. Sources in the administration said that he will take them until the end of the month.