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US State Department Considering Joint Boycott of 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics

The United States is considering joining with allies to boycott the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing.

"It [a joint boycott] is something that we certainly wish to discuss," said Ned Price, a spokesman for the U.S. State Department. "A coordinated approach will not only be in our interest but also in the interest of our allies and partners."

The 2022 Games are scheduled to open Feb. 4 and conclude Feb. 20.

This article will be updated to provide more information on this story as it becomes available.

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