China chooses Uyghur athlete light flame at Winter Olympics in a bid to deflect genocide accusations

China chose Uyghur athlete Dinigeer Yilamujiang (right) to light the Olympic flame at the Winter Games Opening Ceremony in a bid to deflect claims of genocide of the Muslim minority.

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