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Why Chinese Americans Are Talking About Eileen Gu - The New York Times
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Beijing Winter Olympics 2022: Eileen Gu has captivated China, yet
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China Warned Against Treating Eileen Gu Like a Patriot
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Scrubbed Olympic sites deepen confusion over Eileen Gu's US
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Winter Olympics: why has Eileen Gu's 'Chineseness' sparked a