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A Chinese American at the Olympics (or, an American Chinese?)

Deanna Lee | Posted 05.25.2011

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Deanna Lee

As an ABC-- American-Born-Chinese -- I had to settle for a less personal sort of honor and pride in "returning" to my family's homeland.

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Scandal of the Ages: Documents Reveal Underage Chinese Gymnast

David Flumenbaum | Posted 05.25.2011

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David Flumenbaum

Not only was He Kexin, the Chinese gymnast in question, born in 1994 and ineligible to compete in the Olympics, but Chinese officials, over the last few weeks, have tried to cover it all up.

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