China warns Olympic athletes to keep quiet on politics

Authorities tighten controls ahead of the opening ceremony in Beijing

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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

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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