7NEWS Australia published this video item, entitled “UK joins Australia in boycott of Beijing Olympics | 7NEWS” – below is their description.
The UK has now joined Australia and New Zealand in an international diplomatic boycott of the Beijing Winter Olympics over human rights abuses in China.
A full team of Australian athletes will still compete, but the Prime Minister has blocked government officials from making the trip.
The decision follows the United States, the first country to confirm a diplomatic boycott.
China has hit back saying no one would care if they attended the games or not.
Australian Olympic Committee CEO Matt Carroll shares further information.
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