The New York Times – Travel:
As the once tourist-dependent region reopens its borders, travelers should expect more paperwork, higher airfares and cheaper hotels — at least for the short-term.
Category: China
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Strong Stance on China and Peng Shuai Helps Land WTA a New Title Sponsor
The New York Times – Sports:
The women’s tennis tour has been without a title sponsor since 2010, but the medical diagnostics company Hologic has agreed to a multiyear deal with the WTA.
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Nils van der Poel Gives Away His Medal to Protest Beijing’s Abuses
The New York Times – Sports:
In a rare rebuke of Beijing, Nils van der Poel, a speedskater, handed one of his gold medals to the daughter of Gui Minhai, a book publisher imprisoned in China.
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Peng Shuai Said to Be in Videos From China's State Media
The New York Times – Sports:
The editor of a state-run newspaper on Saturday shared two clips said to be of the Chinese tennis star on Twitter. But they are unverified, and the head of the WTA called them “insufficient.”
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Concern and Anger Build Over Peng Shuai’s Sexual Assault Allegations
The New York Times – Sports:
The case of Peng Shuai has prompted the women’s tennis tour to rethink its heavy focus in China, where it has threatened to pull events if it cannot verify that she is safe and that her allegations are investigated.
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Concern and Anger Build Over Missing Athlete’s Sexual Assault Allegations
The New York Times – Sports:
The case of Peng Shuai has prompted the women’s tennis tour to rethink its heavy focus in China, where it has threatened to pull events if it cannot verify that she is safe and that her allegations are investigated.
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The Question the I.O.C. Is Too Weak to Ask
The New York Times – Sports:
Chinese tennis player Peng Shuai went missing after publicly accusing a former government official of sexual assault. Tennis stars, led by Naomi Osaka, and the WTA have all asked #whereispengshuai?
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U.S. Is ‘Considering’ Diplomatic Boycott of Beijing Olympics, Biden Says
The New York Times – Sports:
A boycott would mean that government officials would not attend the Winter Games in February, though it would not prevent U.S. athletes from competing.
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Biden Says U.S. ‘Considering’ Diplomatic Boycott of the Beijing Olympics
The New York Times – Sports:
The boycott would mean that no U.S. government officials would attend the Games, which begin in February, though it would not prevent athletes from attending.