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Rather, the IOC engaged with Chinese authorities, who agreed to deliver Peng for a public relations stunt. The IOC has put on a shameful display in recent months as it continued to defend holding the next winter Olympics in Beijing amidst an ongoing genocide in China. But its activities of recent weeks are beyond the pale.

Bach enthusiastically joined the Chinese Communist Party in using Peng as a prop to advance his own ends - the success of the Beijing Olympics. He is complicit in depriving Peng of her freedom and of her voice. To say that the IOC has become a tool of the Party is too generous - it is now a junior partner in the commission of an ongoing rights violation and thus shares responsibility for it. The State Department should consider what authorities it may have to sanction Bach and other individuals at the IOC for their complicity in human rights abuses.

Their dollar-denominated assets should be frozen and they should be denied entry to the United States. If such authorities do not exist, Congress should move quickly to establish them. Sanctioning IOC individuals might seem like a drastic step. But it may be the only step that would encourage them to finally take human rights concerns seriously. Bach and his partners-in-crime have freely made a decision to assist the Chinese Communist Party in viciously suppressing perceived challenges to its authority.

It is time for these unworthy bearers of the Olympic flag to pay the price. Microsoft and partners may be compensated if you purchase something through recommended links in this article. Found the story interesting? Like us on Facebook to see similar stories. I'm already a fan, don't show this again.

Within the plan, Olympic officials said Tuesday, there is flexibility. But we are ready for any movement that takes place. Final versions of those playbooks are expected this month. One decision that could be impacted by the evolution of the virus involves fans. Organizers previously announced that no foreign spectators would be permitted to travel to Beijing for the Games , but said that people from mainland China could be allowed to attend as fans. Dubi said that a final decision on fans would be made in the coming weeks.

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