The Chinese government has ramped up its rhetoric since the U.S. announced a diplomatic boycott of Beijing 2022 on Monday.
When Australia's prime minister, Scott Morrison, announced his country's decision on Wednesday, China responded by saying"no one cares" whether his ministers attend the games.
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau of Canada, who also announced his decision on December 8, said he was concerned by"repeated human rights violations carried out by the Chinese government. A number of major governments have yet to announce their decision, but Italy, South Korea and, on Thursday, France have said they will not consider a diplomatic boycott.
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