The Biden administration said Monday it will not send an official U.S. delegation to the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing – launching a "diplomatic boycott" aimed at rebuking China over its human rights abuses.
The decision represents a major geopolitical snub and comes amid heightened tensions between Washington and Beijing.
"The athletes on Team USA have our full support will be behind them 100% as we cheer them on from home will not be contributing to the fanfare of the games," press secretary Jen Psaki said, saying the administration "will not send any diplomatic or official representation .