The Beijing Olympics kicked off against a backdrop of concerns about China's strict COVID policies, geopolitical tensions and a U.S. diplomatic boycott over human rights abuses.
It's being held in Beijing's National Stadium, also known as the Bird's Nest, the same venue that hosted the opening and closing ceremonies during the 2008 Olympics.Greece's Olympic team enters the stadium during the opening ceremony. Photo: Lintao Zhang/Getty Images
The Chinese flag is carried by performers inside the stadium during the opening ceremony. Photo: Elsa/Getty Images
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