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A worker clears snow from the stands in the finish area at the alpine ski venue at the 2022 Winter Olympics, Sunday, Feb. 13, 2022, in the Yanqing district of Beijing. (AP Photo/Robert F. Bukaty)
BEIJING SNAPSHOT: Getting to China's new national ski venue

By Brian Carovillano Feb. 12, 2022 11:32 PM EST

FILE - The Beijing National Stadium, a venue for the opening and closing ceremonies at the 2022 Winter Olympics, is seen from the main media center Jan. 25, 2022, in Beijing. Beijing will become the first city to host both versions of the Games. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong, File)
EXPLAINER: So why is Beijing holding another Olympics?

By Stephen Wade Feb. 12, 2022 02:37 AM EST