Chinese Netizens Demand Anti-Doping Probe into US Swimmers
Dear all,
Another week of extreme weather in Shanghai, with a mix of scorching temperatures and heavy downpours. From the heart of Shanghai, here’s a roundup of what’s on the minds and at the heart of the Chinese people:
Doping or No Doping: Why Did US Swimmers’ Faces All Turn Purple?
Chinese netizens are calling for an investigation into the unusual appearance of American swimmers. Discussions about potential doping have topped the trending list on Weibo, China's equivalent of X. Prof. Shen Yi, a Sino-American relations expert and current affairs influencer, has echoed this sentiment, suggesting that regulations should be enforced if the US is engaging in illegal practices.On August 6 and August 8, the Chinese Anti-Doping Agency issued bilingual statements in Chinese and English, raising questions about several doping cases involving American athletes. In some cases, athletes who tested positive ended up representing the US without appropriate punishment. For instance, Carl Lewis, a nin…
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