In contrast to other western countries, Bern does not want to stay away from the Winter Games. However, the government makes its participation in the opening dependent on the development of the corona pandemic. Critics accuse her of hypocrisy.
In 2021 Federal Councilor Guy Parmelin traveled to the Summer Olympics in Japan and also met then Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga.
Until recently, China was very popular as a federal travel destination. Four magistrates wanted to visit the Middle Kingdom last year. A few weeks before the start of the Winter Olympics, however, it is now unclear whether someone will travel to Beijing for the opening ceremony. The Federal Council was of the opinion that a member should participate, said government spokesman André Simonazzi in front of the media on Wednesday.