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British Olympic chiefs are to force athletes to sign a contract promising not to speak out about China's appalling human rights record – or face being banned from travelling to Beijing.
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"Maybe the British are very different and they speak out more," said Chris Chan, secretary general of the Singapore National Olympic Council.
"But I don't think our athletes or even those from Southeast Asia dare to speak their minds."
The Thai Olympic Committee said athletes automatically knew not to comment on sensitive matters.
Issues considered politically sensitive in communist-ruled China range from human rights, religious freedom, Tibet, Taiwan to Beijing's role in Sudan.
His move is a public relations blow to the Chinese government, which is under pressure to force the government of Sudan to resolve the crisis in Darfur.
Spielberg's worldwide profile could lead others involved in the Games to pull out and even lead sponsors to reconsider their roles in the event.
Originally posted by vox2442
I`d be willing to bet that a fair number of athletes had to be reminded to keep their mouths shut while at the last US games, or risk being sent home.