Another wave of novel coronavirus infections has sparked concern in China that the upcoming Beijing Winter Olympics cannot be held in their complete form, prompting the authorities to take some coercive measures to curb the latest outbreak.President Xi Jinping has also been struggling to dispel the negative image of a "diplomatic boycott" initiated by the United States, as he has been trying to use the global sporting event to cement his grip to secure a controversial third term as leader.On Feb. 4, Beijing is set to become the first city to hold both the summer and winter games, but the nu…READ FULL ARTICLE
