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Nathan Chen, Eileen Gu and Zhu Yi: China's starkly different reactions to US -born Olympians
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Eileen Gu And Zhu Yi Face Backlash Over Nationality Change At The 2022 Winter Olympics
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Athletes in the Political Crossfire at Beijing Olympics
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Chinese American skier Eileen Gu breaks social media in China
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The Olympians Caught Up in the U.S.-China Rivalry - The New York Times
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China's disdain for US-born Zhu Yi is a stark contrast to its love for Eileen Gu
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Zhu Yi and the Harsh Scrutiny of Naturalized Athletes in China - The New York Times
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Eileen Gu's Gold Medal Win Breaks Chinese Social Media Site Weibo – NBC Connecticut
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Winter Olympics close without breaking careful script from China - The Washington Post
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Beijing Winter Olympics 2022: Eileen Gu has captivated China, yet she continues to dodge questions about her citizenship
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Reflections on the Winter Olympics in Beijing 2022 – Essay by Michael Malzer – Media Studies Asia
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Athletes in the Political Crossfire at Beijing Olympics
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Meet the Chinese Olympians Taking Luxury by Storm
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Two Sides of the Olympic Medal: Eileen Gu's Gold and Beverly Zhu's Fall on Weibo