Skier Eileen Gu is a breakout star in the Beijing Olympics. The 18-year-old from the US is competing for China. Gu’s choice to compete for China isn’t explained by politics or nationalism. The World’s Rebecca Kanthor in Shanghai explains why Chinese fans are excited by their gold medalist.
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