She’s a kid of both countries . She doesn’t need to take any kind of political stance . She’s 19 and skiing . She’s intelligent and positive . Staying out of politics and off touchy subjects is wise . Someone will always find a way to twist words against a person .

Her American father left her and her mother when she's 2. She was entirely raised by Chinese mom and grandma. Why would people expect her to compete for USA?

Eileen Gu embodies the rare combination of talent, character, beauty and brains, but would she have become such a huge star if she hadn't chosen to compete for China? My guess is NO. We treat our Olympic stars like disposable toys in this country. No one cares or knows who they were the day before the Olympics, and no one cares/remembers them the day after. The only sports icons we care about in this country are NFL and NBA stars, no matter how badly they behave. AFAIK, no US Olympic star, no matter how good looking or successful they are, have ever been associated with brands like Estee Lauder, Louis Vuitton, Tiffany's or Victoria's Secret(yikes), not even Lindsay Vonn. These opportunities are only available to Eileen because she is a rare bilingual, bicultural sports star with a large appeal in China. The only time I can recall seeing Olympic stars in commercials is during the Olympics, and only for those who have won across multiple Olympics like Michael Phelps or Shaun White. But even then, athletes are only marketable while they're still competing. How many ads have you seen featuring Michael Jordan lately? Olympic stars have an even shorter shelf life, since they can only compete once every 4 years, and extreme sports like freestyle skiing are sports that eat their young -- by 25 they are too old. So all those who chide her for being "ungrateful" should realize that America didn't make her a huge star, she did, through lots of hard work, and with some help from China. We could've never given her the kind of exposure she gained in China, because we don't care about our Olympic athletes except for 2 wks every 4 years. What about all the training facility and coaching you ask? Her mom paid top $ for them, and they are available to all other US athletes as well, why aren't they as good as her? What about all the competitions she got to participate in to hone her skills like X Games, World Cup, Youth Olympics etc.? Sure, but EPSN, FIS and IOC didn't stage those games out of the goodness of their hearts. They did it to make money, lots of it, off of these kids, at the cost of their broken bones and concussions since a young age. So please, spare me the "America made her into a Star" whining. We didn't. She is successful because she did all the hard work, took all the risks, and deserves every bit of success and accolade that comes her way.

Imagine yourself being 18 years old. What did you do? Enjoying yourself is the right answer. Give her a break, smh

SAT 1580 (out of 1600), Olympic gold medal, amateur model, this kind of people will be the top no matter where they are.

I seriously SUSPECT that this 18 years old with a SAT score of 1580 out of 1600...is smarter then American politicians....

Use everything you got to profit! She uses her skills, talent, smarts and beauty, and why shouldn't she? Those things won't last forever, so better take advantage now. And the way she is able to deflect sensitive questions shows a high level of maturity for her age.

I don't care what nationality she is. her own character and inspiring story already make her great role model for kids. my kid admires her as she is talented, hardworking, selfdiscipline, and postive. thats enought for me. she deserves every penny for all the commercial work, paying her is much better than paying normal superstar or supermodel.

I don’t see any issues with this . Many people from other countries move to USA and make it big and change to US citizenship . Makes no difference in this case .

Americans: “Shut up and dribble!” when Lebron James addressed social issue in America Also Americans: “Why is Eileen not addressing these social issues in China as a star athlete?” Cmon man, be consistent

She's smart. If she continues to walk that fine line and play both sides, she would gain exponentially more in fame, wealth, and influence than if she picked a side. I'm sure she's very aware of this.

As a Chinese American, feel the pain. Embracing both cultures somehow now a political issue.

Support one side then you have the backlash from the other side.. Being neutral, you are also critised.. What a world we are living in

Lol the thumbnail of this video made me chuckle. In real life Eileen Gu is a girl smiling almost ALL the time in front of the cameras, and WSJ managed to find the one photo that made her look like she was the villain in a James Bond movie. Bravo WSJ. I salute your unbiased reporting with absolutely no agenda.

She deserves every penny she’s making. She worked harder than anyone else. Why does she need to answer questions she doesn’t know anything about.

Wall Street Journal: "The best thing Gu can do is stay out of politics (and stick to just being a marketing tool)". Welp...that is the quiet part said out loud, ain't it WSJ?

The US government, unlike all other countries doesn't provide any assistance for olympiyans, even after winning medals for the country. All training and equipment costs have to be borne by the athlete, and winners of sports that doesn't have a big fan base barely make any money from endorsements. On the other hand China runs Olympic training like an industry.

If Aileen represented USA, she would have been forgotten on 21 Feb, the day immediately after olympic closing.

Eileen Gu represents the future.

Honestly..... In the US, you probably end up in a cereal box for few weeks. She is getting sponsorship by LV, Gucci, Nike, Movado, etc. I would do the same if I were her.

Eileen is where she is today is because she works hard, enjoyed what she does, she’s smart and also talented! Don’t take this away from her by playing the political game.

I'm sure that no US Olympians talk about Israel-Palestine issue either. ❤❤❤❤❤

The first Wall Street Journal news piece that is objective and balanced that I gave a two thumbs up 👍

These sponsoring brands just won big with her, they put down their money smartly.

She will speak..after making a lot of money and retire…then you speak…the same for every sportmen, celeb

As someone who is half Chinese and grew up in Europe I can relate to her. It’s a fine line to walk…

Naomi Osaka was born in the U.S., naturalized to Japan, and is now Japanese, but no one treated her as an influential person like Eileen.

She’s awesome. I just don’t think she should be marketed so much to a people who already struggle with their appearances

If she stayed with Team USA, she'd be another Chloe Kim

She represents the future.

I love her no matter which nation she represents. She's good at sports, and have a good command of both Chinese and English. Can you beat her for these parts?

She is a genius! Playing both superpowers and at the same time getting paid a boatload of dough!

There is absolutely no need for her to answer trouble makers. Go "Cry ab it!"

She’s the hottest, most attractive Asian sports celebrity in the 21sf century - makes sense

Nathan Chen said it the best during his interview with Lester Holt: leave it to the professionals to figure it out.

She did the right and chose future over politics.

MJ also took backlash for being apolitical. Sometimes, life can just be about…life.

funny all the COMMENTATORS says Eileen Gu is walking a tight rope, worry not, if she weren't able to make the right decision, she wouldn't be talked about here, for being richer than you, prettier than you, and smarter than you.

High risk, high reward.

Say what you will, But she is talented and gorgeous!!

The pandemic came and taught everyone the importance of having multiple stream of income, unfortunately having a nice paying job doesn't mean you are financial secured anymore. So we all need to put in an etra-income earning chance, like investment.

Zero risk, all rewards. Go Eileen!

She has the freedom to choose what she want to be. And she brings positivity, girls power and happiness.

SIMPLY AWESOME AND GORGEOUS AND SMART

Olympics is a big marketing campaign, for nations. For host China, it's the biggest winner. Eileen Gu had announced representing China back in 2019. Why does she matter the most than other athletes? She is perfect in every angle, a perfect glamorous model, a great athlete Olympic gold medalist, inspiring to 1.4 billion Chinese in China, stirring up a lot controversies over her passport national allegiance ...

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So jealous, so mean. That is American media

You know what. what I love Eileen Gu most is she responded to US haters in a US way: 'cry about it.' or 'it's your loss.' 😂. Chinese wouldn't speak like that. Chinese are taught too much in humbleness. even if you are the Olympics game winner. you should still say i am not good at it, it still has room to improve.. that is Chinese way...humbleness will make hater has no excuses to attack you. Apparently Eileen Gu used arrogance to fight arrogance. which i was pretty impressed.

Boycott China? Yet we all still shop at Wal-Mart…

Eileen Gu and Emma Raducanu, awesome sports personalities emerged over the last few months. For their age they are very balanced and articulate individuals.

Can anyone tell me if she renounced her us citizenship to compete for china? It seems pertinent to know.

she's literally 18, yall need to stop

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Congratulations eileen Gu she are the best 2 gold 1 silver

The day before yesterday, Eileen met her fans on Douyin(chinese edition tiktok). 16 million chinese young people took parting，and she received 120 million likes in 1 hours. It's crazy! Guess what all chinese and foreign businessmen are thinking about now.

amazing

Next stop, Miss Universe. She can easily win it.

She is very well-grounded and deserves all the credit for what she is doing.

Mixed to perfection 🔥😻

Why don't you question American athletes on their stance about ongoing police violence against blacks and the history of massacres and violence toward minorities since the founding of the US, and drone strikes killing millions of Muslims in the middle east?

Think about her power - if she says "don't buy this..."

Eileen Gu dont incline yourself to any political campaign stay out of it. Its for your own good. Politics is a dirty business. Stay neutral. Im cheering for you.

Nice!

Eileen 👍👍

Keep going Eileen !

go eileen! love from texas!

Those who picked on her and criticized her should be ashamed of themselves for showing how ignorant they are.

Can you report how much an athlete earned who has won a gold medal as represented the US ? I mean generally cases not specifically Gu, any idea what their lives like after their athletic careers are over

She’s 18, why should she have political views at such a young age?

Understandable that people are jealous. Haters gonna hate and be jealous... I mean who wouldn't be... She is smart, intelligent, athletic, outspoken, a trained pianist, a stanford student, an Olympic gold medallist, models for LV and she is just 18 .... The list goes on... Like definition of an overachiever.

She strong and smart. I like her

She is making good money from both parts of the world, USA & China. Congraluations.

Eileen Gu renounced her US citizenship to compete for China in the Olympics.

She's a model, an athlete soon to be a university student, why is it that she's being asked political stuff? good thing she keeps quiet.

Watching this news reminds me of the Movie "Salt"

What is her nationality?

She has or will have over 30 million USD in the bank (according to SCMP's recent KZfaq Video on her) from all her endorsements. And this is before even starting her first semester at Stanford. yes she has chosen a side, good for her, As a Chinese Canadian, if I were in her shoes, I too would pick the same side

China has 56 "recognized tribes". The U.S. policy now is to make one of these tribes has their own little country. This is the best way to break up China without firing a shot, so let's start with Uyghur in Xinjiang. WWII saved China from being cut into pieces by the western powers and Japan.

Hater gon hate. Get that money gurl!

Mark Dreyer has a nice painting!

Us-China together produces the most shiny, pure Gold.

Do what you gotta do for the $

People should leave Eileen Gu alone, it’s her business as she has goals to do. Michael Phelps achieved his goal he grabbed 7 gold medals from Beijing Olympic Summer 2008. People should to find their own goal to achieve.

Chinese American moms expect pre med major , won’t be surprised if that is her Stanford goal

just as she said, she is just a 18 years old girl, she enjoy her wonderful life!

Making money and paying as little taxes as possible is the American way. Wonder why some people are so upset at this. Not like integrity and loyalty is worth much in the US today with politicians looking out and working for themselves instead of the people. I would have done exactly the same thing if I were her. Barely 18yo and already the wealthiest self made teenager. Definitely gonna be wealthiest skiier ever.

Lead by example, and show great respect to parties that support her, may Eileen Gu inspire politicians here .. BTW, to the main street media, China has bought so mucb US T bills, show some respect, would u, dude!

Her mother came to the US to make more money. She moved back China to make even more money. Citizenship is not a big deal when you can make millions. She is now a super star and being loved by everyone in China. There’s really no point in going back to the US.

What people fails to understand is that Gu is not the symbol of China VS US. She is the very symbol of rich vs poor. No average China or US family could raise a kid like this. The wealthy family of this world takes advantage of both sides to serve their best interest.

Brilliant young lady!

I love how Gu responsed to those haters: Cry ab it! Lol this is super!

Eileen looks good in red.

would you ask American athletes questions about the Afghanistan withdraw

When Eileen enters Stanford, she will find that their MBA class is analysing "Eileen phenomenon"🤣🤣🤣

She will have 70 bodyguards like Eminem

Eileen Gu has gained a lot in this Winter Olympic by competing for China; China has gained a gold medal from Eileen Gu who is half Chinese; Eileen Gu was born and raised in the US as a half American - proven success of US education; Eileen Gu’ success is a win-win for all parties, for now.

For us she represents not only personal success and talents in academic, sports, language… basically everything she does. But also a combination of good values of both sides(including family values). Do some research you will be astonished.

I don’t think it’s accurate to say she’s not political…she’s obviously picking a side.

Didn't know her

Haters will hate.