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Beijing Winter Olympics

China warns Olympic athletes to keep quiet on politics

Authorities tighten controls ahead of the opening ceremony in Beijing

The opening and closing ceremonies of the Winter Olympics will be held at Beijing's National Stadium, also known as the Bird's Nest.   © Reuters
SHIN WATANABE and SHUNSUKE TABETA, Nikkei staff writers | China

DALIAN, China/BEIJING -- With the opening ceremony of the Winter Olympics fast approaching, the authorities are cautioning participants against political speech, with discipline on the table for those who cross the line.

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