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Jan 2022
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Sunday Edition: Going for Gold (and Avoi...

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The Winter Olympics kick off this week in Beijing amid Omicron fears and geopolitical tensions. We examine how athletes are grappling with strict Covid protocols and how China is looking to deflect scrutiny of alleged human rights abuses.

Guest: Selina Wang, CNN International Correspondent

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