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China
Troy K.
Updated 12:05 AM ET, Mon February 21, 2022
The topic of the Olympics with Covid still relevant was a huge question leading
up to it, especially now with the Omicron variant spreading extremely fast. The past
two weeks have shown that China, specifically Beijing, has exceeded all expectations.
Covid was handled and contained very well with the use of face masks, spraying
disinfectant, and the many tests taken throughout. On the medal tables, Team China
claimed nine golds and a total of 15 medals, delivering its best ever result at a Winter
Olympics and ranking above the United States.
By Wednesday, nearly 600 million people or 40% of the Chinese population had
tuned in to watch the Games on television in China, according to the International
Olympic Committee (IOC). And while US viewing figures have been markedly down
compared to previous Olympics, the boost in Chinese audiences will likely make Beijing 2022 among the most watched Winter Games in history.
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