After President Joe Biden's administration announced its diplomatic boycott of the 2022 Beijing Olympics, China said the move “seriously violates the principle of political neutrality of sports established by the Olympic Charter and runs counter to the Olympic motto ‘more united,’” Foreign Ministry spokesperson Zhao Lijian told reporters, per the Associated Press.
Zhao further stated that it was “out of ideological prejudice and based on lies and rumors," adding that the country would respond with “resolute countermeasures." He did not provide details.
“The U.S. will pay a price for its practices. You may stay tuned for follow-ups,” Zhao said.