‘Do not risk incurring the anger of the Chinese government, because they are ruthless’: Pelosi warns US athletes against condemning China during the Olympics
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) is advising American athletes not to speak out against China while attending the 2022 Beijing Olympics, noting that they could draw the ire of the nation’s “ruthless” government.
“I would say to our athletes, you’re there to compete. Do not risk incurring the anger of the Chinese government, because they are ruthless. I know there is a temptation on the part of some to speak out while they are there. I respect that,” Pelosi said, while noting that she is concerned about what China’s government might do to those athletes’ reputations and families.
Pelosi made the comments while delivering remarks Thursday at a Congressional-Executive Commission on China hearing.- READ MORE
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