China’s Zhu Yi crashes while competing at the Capital Indoor Stadium during the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympic Games. Photo: David Mcintyre/ZUMA Press Wire/dpa
China’s Zhu Yi crashes while competing at the Capital Indoor Stadium during the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympic Games. Photo: David Mcintyre/ZUMA Press Wire/dpa

‘Shame on Zhu Yi’: Chinese fans turn on US-born figure skater after fall at Winter Olympics before Weibo hashtag is seemingly censored

  • The 19-year-old admits ‘I’m upset and embarrassed’ as she wipes away tears after Beijing 2022 stumble
  • Hashtag criticising Californian trends on Weibo, with fans calling out her family ties and lack of Chinese-speaking skills

China’s Zhu Yi crashes while competing at the Capital Indoor Stadium during the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympic Games. Photo: David Mcintyre/ZUMA Press Wire/dpa
China’s Zhu Yi crashes while competing at the Capital Indoor Stadium during the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympic Games. Photo: David Mcintyre/ZUMA Press Wire/dpa
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