The two Chinese-American Olympians competing for rival superpowers

BBC News - WorldEN 7 min read 100% complete February 14, 2026 at 12:05 AM

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Two Chinese-American Olympians, Eileen Gu and Alysa Liu, are competing in this year's Winter Olympics in Milan. Both women share similar backgrounds: they were born and raised in the US to Chinese parents and have achieved success in their respective sports. However, their differing allegiances and experiences set them apart. Liu, a figure-skater, is representing the United States, while Gu, a freestyle skier, is competing for China. The contrast has sparked controversy on social media, with some Americans questioning Liu's loyalty due to her father's involvement in the Tiananmen Square protests. Meanwhile, Gu's Chinese heritage and representation of China have led to criticism from some quarters. The competition between the US and China appears to be driving this online debate.

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Peking University 30% Tiananmen Square 30% Stanford University 30% Milan ×240% Yan Gu 40% Beijing ×250% Alysa Liu ×480% United States ×480% China ×580% Eileen Gu ×690%

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eileen gu 100% alysa liu 90% winter olympics 90% chinese-american 80% us-china relations 70% national identity 60% freestyle skiing 50% political activism 50% figure skating 40% social media 40%

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