‘Diplomatic Boycott’ of Beijing Olympics Added to China Bill
- Amendment bans U.S. from sending government delegation
- U.S. athletes would still be able to compete at winter games
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A proposal aimed at limiting U.S. participation in the Winter Olympics in Beijing was approved by a Senate committee as part of broader legislation targeting China that could reach the Senate floor soon.
The “diplomatic boycott” wouldn’t ban U.S. athletes from attending the games, but would prohibit funding to send any official American delegation to the Olympics, which are set to begin next February.