China's Olympics health app raises privacy red flags

Organizers assert confidence in system to curb COVID spread while cases rise

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Ahead of the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics, the short track speed skating venue is seen during a training session at the Capital Indoor Stadium in Beijing on Jan. 31.  © Reuters

ASUKA HATA, Nikkei staff writer

BEIJING -- As athletes, officials and more pour into China for the Winter Olympics kicking off this week, the app being used to monitor the health of as many as 60,000 people involved in the event has come under scrutiny.

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