BEIJING (AP) — Chinese tennis star Peng Shuai has denied saying she was sexually assaulted, despite a November social media post attributed to her that accused a former top Communist Party official of forcing her into sex. The Lianhe Zaobao Chinese-language newspaper posted video of Peng it says was taken Sunday in Shanghai in which […]
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Women’s Tennis Association suspends China tournaments over Peng Shuai censorship
The Women’s Tennis Association will suspend all tournaments in China and in Hong Kong in response to China’s handling of Peng Shuai’s sexual-assault allegation and concerns that she has been censored. Shuai accused a former Chinese government official of sexual assault in a November social media post that was since deleted. Shuai was not seen […]
Where Is Peng Shuai?
Chinese tennis star Peng Shuai has been noticeably absent after she posted about a claim of sexual harassment against a Chinese government official. Her social media has been totally disabled, and now the Women’s Tennis Association is demanding answers, while all other leagues and “athlete activists” remain suspiciously quiet. Hosted by the two-time Emmy-nominated actor […]
Chinese Tennis Star Peng Shuai Says She’s Safe: Olympic Officials
Missing Chinese tennis star Peng Shuai has spoken with the International Olympic Committee and has assured it that she is safe, the sports association announced on Sunday. The news follows growing global concern about the three-time Olympian’s whereabouts. Peng had disappeared from public sight earlier this month after accusing a former member of the Chinese […]
‘My Name Is Peng Shuai And I Am Totally Fine,’ Says Female Tennis Player Who Looks Suspiciously Like President Xi In A Skirt
‘My Name Is Peng Shuai And I Am Totally Fine,’ Says Female Tennis Player Who Looks Suspiciously Like President Xi In A Skirt BEIJING—Concerns have been raised about the whereabouts of Chinese tennis star Peng Shuai. But Chinese state officials have put these worries to rest by holding a press conference starring the women’s tennis […]
Peng Shuai: China tries to play down disappearance of tennis star
An employee of Chinese state TV has posted photos of missing tennis star Peng Shuai online that are supposed to dispel concern about her disappearance. Peng has not been seen in public since accusing a former Chinese vice premier two weeks ago of sexually assaulting her. The photos appeared Friday on Twitter, which cannot be […]