Debate Over China’s Win-At-All Cost Philosophy

China places a lot of pressure on its Olympic athletes to bring home the gold.

Winning is a metaphor for the country’s success and power, but that philosophy is putting too much pressure on its athletes.

Anchor Lisa Mullins talks with the head of the BBC’s Chinese Service, Raymond Li.

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