Following a buildup overshadowed by international politicking and the global coronavirus pandemic, Chinese President Xi Jinping on Friday officially opened the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympic Games.The Olympic torch relay, which had a much-reduced route due to COVID-19 restrictions, culminated with Uyghur cross-country skier Dinigeer Yilamujiang and Nordic combined athlete Zhao Jiawen lighting a snowflake-shaped cauldron at the Bird's Nest stadium made famous at the 2008 Summer Games.Under the artistic direction of acclaimed filmmaker Zhang Yimou, the opening ceremony combined traditional song …READ FULL ARTICLE