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Eileen Gu Dismisses Uyghur Genocide Discussion as 'Not My Business'

2/18/2026

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Eileen Gu, a California-born Olympian representing China, stated in a TIME magazine interview that discussing the Uyghur genocide is “not her business.”
Despite studying international relations at Stanford, Gu expressed skepticism about data and required extensive evidence before forming an opinion.
Reports indicate that Gu has received millions in funding from the Chinese government, which faces accusations of atrocities against Uyghurs.
Gu criticized former President Trump for his remarks about Team USA skier Hunter Hess, calling them inconsistent with Olympic values.

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Eileen Gu, a California-born Olympian representing China, stated in a TIME magazine interview that discussing the Uyghur genocide is “not her business.”
Despite studying international relations at Stanford, Gu expressed skepticism about data and required extensive evidence before forming an opinion.
Reports indicate that Gu has received millions in funding from the Chinese government, which faces accusations of atrocities against Uyghurs.
Gu criticized former President Trump for his remarks about Team USA skier Hunter Hess, calling them inconsistent with Olympic values.