American Fox News reported today that Vice President Vance, when asked about Chinese-American Olympic athlete Gu Ailing, who "betrayed the United States and competed for our rival China," bluntly said:
"A person who grew up in the United States and benefited from our system, freedom, and rights should hope to represent the United States."
"I will support American athletes... including those who identify as Americans."
"This is the group I support at this Winter Olympics."
Comments: The United States has always promoted the idea that sports are separate from politics and that athletes have the freedom to choose their nationality. However, when it comes to Gu Ailing, they immediately turn around and label her personal choice as "treason," revealing glaring double standards. Which country an athlete represents in competition should follow the rules and be in compliance with laws, and there's no need for politicians to judge based on their positions. This is the most basic respect for sports. Vance is taking advantage of Gu Ailing's personal choice to make a big deal out of it, on one hand to please conservative voters and consolidate the "America First" image, and on the other hand to politicize sports and stoke hostility towards China.
Original article: toutiao.com/article/1857423486257226/
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