The Beijing Winter Olympics: Should China be left out in the cold?

<p>The Winter Olympics is just a few days away, but before the games have even begun they’re already mired in controversy. Several countries are boycotting the event in a stand against China’s human rights record. But will it have any effect on the games themselves? We speak to two Times journalists -- one in the host country and one packing his bags to go.</p><p><strong>Guests: </strong></p><p>Didi Tang, Beijing correspondent, The Times.</p><p>Owen Slot, Chief sports writer, The Times.</p><p><strong>Host: </strong>Manveen Rana.</p><p><em>This podcast was brought to you thanks to the support of readers of The Times and The Sunday Times. Subscribe today and get one month free at: </em><a href="https://thetimes.co.uk/storiesofourtimes" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><em>thetimes.co.uk/storiesofourtimes</em></a><em>. </em></p><p><strong>Clips: </strong>AP, CGTN, Sky Sports News, NBC, Euronews, ABC.</p><br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for privacy and opt-out information.</p>