But in the United States, where she was born and trained, some conservative political pundits called her ungrateful. Once held up as bridges linking the two countries, the Chinese American Olympians — and their successes and failures — are increasingly being seen as proxies in the superpowers’ broader geopolitical tussle. Despite the outpouring of adulation in China, Gu is also walking a fine line. The implication is that heritage alone is no longer enough for Chinese American athletes to be embraced by China. It has to be change at a remarkable scale.”Nathan Chen after winning gold in the men’s single skate competition at the 2022 Beijing Olympics.

Source: New York Times February 17, 2022 04:20 UTC