Alysa Liu, a prominent U.S. Olympic figure skater, recently expressed her support for fellow athlete Eileen Gu, who has faced significant backlash for choosing to represent China in competitions instead of her home country, the U.S. Liu and Gu share a long-standing friendship dating back to their teenage years in the Bay Area. In an interview, Liu pointed to the hypocrisy she perceives in the criticism directed at Gu, particularly given that Gu's mother is an immigrant from China. Liu argued that people tend to overlook the complexities of identity and opportunity in sport by unfairly condemning Gu for her choice.