Residents support overseas fans ban in Beijing Olympics
By AFP
01 October 2021 |
10:04 am
People in Beijing share their views after a decision announced by the International Olympic Committee that next year's Winter Olympics in the city will be held without fans from overseas. "I think this measure is for the safety concerns and is acceptable," says a pedestrian at Beijing Olympic Park.
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