China faces the heat ahead of Winter Olympics over Uyghur treatment | More curbs

Beijing opens the 24th Winter Olympics on February 4, the sporting event marred by controversies. With Winter Olympics near, the Chinese capital reported the highest COVID-19 cases since June 2020. Coronavirus cases among Olympic athletes & officials, even in the 'closed loop' bubble. 'Zero-COVID' approach, Chinese authorities are struggling to contain the stubborn flare-ups.