[rogpodge]

As mentioned earlier, her decision to represent China occurred in 2019, potentially before she was even aware of the CCP Uyghur cultural erasure campaign.  In 2019, she probably dreamed of balancing anti-Chinese sentiment from the then-White House occupants as a role model and example of cultural exchange. 



Prevailing anti-Chinese sentiment in the political discourse may well have played a part in that.  Was her father's return to China part of her selection to the Chinese national team?

This take is ridiculous.  Both athletes were identified early, and given significant financial (and other) incentives to compete for China.  The previous administration has nothing to do with it.  Zhu Yi was basically guaranteed a slot, and she couldn't compete with Chinese-American talents such as Karen Chen and Alysa Liu. 

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2018_U.S._...mpionships

You've noted Eileen Gu's fluency in Mandarin and significant commercial ties already.  The failure to keep her in the fold wasn't a political decision, it was a financial one.  (The facilities here are much better, hence she trains here, and will of course, go to Stanford).  At least with Gu, we know that the talent in front of her wasn't part of the incentive.

https://www.cbc.ca/sports/olympics/winte...-1.6336996

Chris Chelios' kid is on the Chinese Olympic hockey roster.  No citizenship renunciation needed.  Same thing with a bunch of Canadians.  Not a political choice, but a talent / roster choice and an opportunity choice (also a financial one).  Same thing with Becky Hammon back in the day as pointed out by others.  Does it make me not like Becky Hammon?  No.  Not really, she was a great talent and is a great coach.  Do I forget she did that?  No.  Does it make the Olympics more interesting?  Heck yes.  Is it going to make me watch this year and support NBC?  No.

[rogpodge]

As mentioned earlier, her decision to represent China occurred in 2019, potentially before she was even aware of the CCP Uyghur cultural erasure campaign.  In 2019, she probably dreamed of balancing anti-Chinese sentiment from the then-White House occupants as a role model and example of cultural exchange. 



Prevailing anti-Chinese sentiment in the political discourse may well have played a part in that.  Was her father's return to China part of her selection to the Chinese national team?

This take is ridiculous.  Both athletes were identified early, and given significant financial (and other) incentives to compete for China.  The previous administration has nothing to do with it.  Zhu Yi was basically guaranteed a slot, and she couldn't compete with Chinese-American talents such as Karen Chen and Alysa Liu. 

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2018_U.S._...mpionships

You've noted Eileen Gu's fluency in Mandarin and significant commercial ties already.  The failure to keep her in the fold wasn't a political decision, it was a financial one.  (The facilities here are much better, hence she trains here, and will of course, go to Stanford).  At least with Gu, we know that the talent in front of her wasn't part of the incentive.

https://www.cbc.ca/sports/olympics/winte...-1.6336996

Chris Chelios' kid is on the Chinese Olympic hockey roster.  No citizenship renunciation needed.  Same thing with a bunch of Canadians.  Not a political choice, but a talent / roster choice and an opportunity choice (also a financial one).  Same thing with Becky Hammon back in the day as pointed out by others.  Does it make me not like Becky Hammon?  No.  Not really, she was a great talent and is a great coach.  Do I forget she did that?  No.  Does it make the Olympics more interesting?  Heck yes.  Is it going to make me watch this year and support NBC?  No.