Part of: Prelims and GS-II – International relations
Context USA recently formally announced a diplomatic boycott of the upcoming 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics in response to China’s human rights record, especially the ongoing Uighur abuse
The diplomatic boycott would mean the USA will not send “any diplomatic or official representation,” while still allowing American athletes to compete.
About winter Olympic
The Winter Olympic Games is a major international multi-sport event held once every four years for sports practised on snow and ice.
The first Winter Olympic Games was held in 1924 in Chamonix, France.
The IOC is the governing body and the Olympic Charter defines its structure and authority.
About Uighurs
Uighurs, are a minority Turkic ethnic group originating from and culturally affiliated with the general region of Central and East Asia.
The Uyghurs are recognized as native to the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region of the People’s Republic of China.
China rejects the idea of them being an indigenous group
Since 2016, it is estimated that over a million Uyghurs have been detained in Xinjiang re-education camps