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Report: US Planning Diplomatic Boycott of 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics

If the boycott is approved, American athletes can still compete in the Winter Olympics, which are scheduled to begin on February 4

Chinese Tennis Star Peng Shuai Still Missing After Sexual Assault Accusation

Shuai hasn't been heard from publicly since she accused the former vice premier of China of abuse in early November

It's Already Hard to Buy a Car, But a New Shortage Could Make Things Worse

Analysts are eyeing another threat beyond the current chip shortage

NBA's Enes Kanter Faces Backlash From China After Slamming "Brutal Dictator” Xi Jinping

Chinese video-streaming giant Tencent cut the broadcast of Wednesday’s game between Kanter's Celtics and the Knicks

Report Reveals New Details of Chinese Ultramarathon That Left 21 Dead

How the Yellow River Stone Forest became "one of the deadliest sites in modern sports history"

China Bans “Effeminate Men” From Appearing on TV

The country's government vows to "resolutely put an end to sissy men" as part of a broad national crackdown

China to Limit the Number of Hours Minors Can Spend Playing Video Games Online

Three hours weekly, with no gaming Monday through Thursday

Scientists Uncover an Ancestor of Modern Cannabis

Which might have an impact on the cannabis of tomorrow

Why You've Never Heard of the World's Five Most Valuable Spirits

These Chinese producers are worth up to 15 times more than the largest U.S. booze brand

Why Can’t the “Plus-Sized Boy Band” Taking China by Storm Just Be a Boy Band?

Produce Pandas were hand-picked from more than 300 applicant by entertainment management company DMDF

After Arecibo Telescope Collapse, Scientists Explore Using Chinese Facility

Where scientific inquiry clashes with political distrust

Report: US Weighing Boycott of 2022 Winter Olympics in China

A State Department spokesman said a boycott is “something that we certainly wish to discuss”

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Why Are So Many Olympians Competing With Tape on Their Faces?

KT tape is normally reserved for glutes and calves. Here's how it made it to noses and cheeks.

Is There a Nuclear Power Plant at the Beijing Olympics?

The Big Air Shougang venue is hosting the freestyle skiing and snowboarding competitions at the 2022 Winter Games

Why the Next Big Player in Whisky Might Be China

In the largest spirits market in the world, locally crafted whisky marks a new trend

Peng Shuai Calls Sexual Assault Scandal and Disappearance "Enormous Misunderstanding"

The 36-year-old made the comment during a controlled interview in the presence of a Chinese Olympic official

China Restores “Fight Club” Ending After Censorship Controversy

After social media backlash, Chinese streaming service Tencent Video has changed its mind

Report: Bill for 2022 Beijing Olympics Will Be 10 Times Higher Than Projected

The Winter Olympics may cost China $38.5 billion and make the Beijing Games one of the priciest on record

Lawmakers Probe NBC About China’s Influence on Beijing Olympics Coverage

Republican leaders raised questions about the level of influence the Chinese Communist Party will have on the Games

Australian Open Removes Ban on Peng Shuai T-Shirts

Tennis Australia previously asked fans to remove shirts with the slogan "Where is Peng Shuai?"

Foreign Olympic Athletes Risk Penalties for Speech That Violates Chinese Law

Human rights activists are urging athletes in Beijing to avoid criticizing China because they could be prosecuted

NHL Officially Puts Plan to Send Players to 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics on Ice

The league made its long-rumored decision about skipping the Games public on Wednesday morning

Peng Shuai Tells Chinese-Language Newspaper She Never Said She Was Assaulted

The tennis star called her allegation against an ex-Chinese Communist Party leader a misunderstanding, but concerns about her safety remain

China Threatens "Countermeasures" If US Proceeds With Boycott of Winter Olympics

U.S. government officials wouldn't attend the Games, but American athletes would still compete in China

WTA Stands Against China Over Peng Shuai by Suspending Tournaments

The women’s tennis tour will not hold tournaments in China, including Hong Kong