Why the Beijing Olympics Are Awkward for Corporate Do-Gooders

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U.S. companies sponsoring the Beijing Olympics but embracing social responsibility at home could face reputational risks, explains WSJheard. WSJWhatsNow

China is enforcing a strict set of rules at the Winter Olympics to stop the spread of Covid-19. From a"closed-loop” system to a ban on shouting, WSJ explains how some of these restrictions will work, and why an outbreak could still derail competitions.

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