While some Western democracies have called for a diplomatic boycott of the Winter Olympics, Russia’s Vladimir Putin and Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman will be among those attending Friday’s opening ceremony
TAIPEI—China will play host to leaders from roughly two dozen countries at the Winter Olympics, highlighting a growing divide between Western democracies and those interested in showing solidarity with a power that is seeking to
challenge the U.S.-led global order.of the Winter Olympics, Russia’s Vladimir Putin and Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman will be among those greeting Chinese leader Xi Jinping and attending Friday’s opening ceremony.
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