Beijing

Most of the world didn’t seem to know, or care, that the host country is hosting a pageant of “peace and friendship” while simultaneously terrorizing its Uyghur minority.

China rejects accusations of abuse, describing the camps as vocational centers designed to combat extremism, and in late 2019 it said all people in the camps had "graduated."

The US team came prepared with camping food such as bags of pasta that just need hot water to keep the athletes in peak condition.

While reduced arrivals mean a lower risk of infected individuals entering the country, organizers said measures within the "closed loop" should remain tight to avoid any internal spread.

Among the leaders from the region who are attending are key figures from Egypt, the United Arab Emirates, Qatar and Saudi Arabia

President Xi Jinping used the Beijing Olympics to seize the diplomatic initiative amid simmering tensions with the United States.

Of those, 13 were athletes or team officials who tested positive after arriving at the airport on Saturday.

Beijing's Fengtai district said Wednesday residents in more areas should not leave their residential compounds for unnecessary reasons.

Meet the Jewish athletes from the United States, Israel and Canada:

There will be no international spectators at the Beijing Games, and organizers have yet to say how many local spectators will attend.