Thinking About ChinaOpinionThe CCP Monopoly Behind the Chinese Ultramarathon TragediesSaveMark Us Preferred on GooglePrintRunners take part in the 34th Beijing International Marathon, which began at Tiananmen Square in Beijing, China, on Oct. 19, 2014. AFP/Getty ImagesChen Simin5/26/2021|Updated: 6/2/2021CommentaryTwenty-one people running a mountain ultramarathon in northwestern China died after extreme weather conditions hit the high-altitude race, the Chinese communist regime announced on May 23.We had a problem loading this article. Please enable javascript or use a different browser. If the issue persists, please visit our help center.