Thinking About ChinaOpinionThe CCP Is the Big Loser in the ‘Genocide Games’If these Games have shown the world anything about China, it’s not what Beijing hoped they would00CopyFacebookXTruthGettrLinkedInTelegramEmailSavePrintHuman rights activists hold banners as they protest against the 2022 Beijing Olympic Games to mark Human Rights Day, in Taipei, Taiwan, on Dec. 10, 2021. Sam Yeh/AFP via Getty ImagesJames Gorrie2/18/2022|Updated: 2/18/20220:00X 1CommentaryThe Olympic Games aren’t over yet, but as far as Beijing’s hope for a boost in international standing, the Games are indeed finished.We had a problem loading this article. Please enable javascript or use a different browser. If the issue persists, please visit our help center.Share this articleLeave a commentJames GorrieAuthorJames Gorrie is the author of the 2013 book “The China Crisis” and discusses current events and China on his YouTube Podcast, The Banana Republican. Author’s Selected ArticlesJapan Accelerates Defense Spending to Counter China ThreatOct 29, 2025Former Chinese Official Threatens US With ‘Devastating Consequences’Oct 27, 2025China’s Shift to Debt Collector in Developing Countries—From Lender to Loan SharkOct 27, 2025China Envisions ‘Dry Canal’ to Compete With Panama CanalOct 20, 2025Related TopicsChinaCCPthe Genocide Games