With more political, economic and military clout than it had in the 2008 Summer Olympics, China appears to be worrying less about global scrutiny this time. And the COVID-19 pandemic has given it even more control over the Olympics.
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When Beijing was awarded the 2008 Summer Olympics, the International Olympic Committee predicted the Games could improve human rights, and Chinese politicians hinted at the same.