I wonder about how well educated and how sharp thinking some people can be when reading the comments in this thread.

With many technical topics on HN the wisdom of the crowd prevails. Facts get checked, sources get cited.

But, with China all bets are off and all blinkers are on. Constructive dialogue goes out the window. Actual, indoctrinated xenophobia rears its ugly head.

Nobody on here should be dancing to the tune provided by politicians and the media. We all have the internet and thinking minds. Every one of those Olympic events has genuine fans who want to see the greatest performances by the greatest athletes currently alive. Why politicise this and spoil their enjoyment? What does that achieve?