The US is leading the diplomatic boycott of the 2022 Winter Olympics, over human rights concerns.
Australia has said it will join the US in a diplomatic boycott of the 2022 Winter Olympics in China.
On Monday, the US said it would not send diplomats to the Games in Beijing over concerns about China's human rights record.Mr Morrison said it was "no surprise" that Australia had joined the boycott, given relations with China had deteriorated in recent years. He accused China of rejecting opportunities to improve relations, insisting Australia remained open to bilateral talks.
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