Source: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2021-11-...fety/100633274
WTA says China could lose tournaments if Peng Shuai's safety is not assured
Posted 15h ago
15 hours ago , updated 14h ago
Women's Tennis Association (WTA) chief executive Steve Simon has issued a warning to China amid concerns for the welfare of missing player Peng Shuai.
The Chinese former doubles world number one alleged on social media this month that former vice-premier of China, Zhang Gaoli, coerced her into sex and that they later had an on-off consensual relationship. Her post was deleted half an hour later.
Beijing has yet to comment on Ms Peng's initial allegation and discussion of the topic has been blocked on China's heavily censored internet.
Mr Simon said he was worried for Ms Peng's safety and had doubts after the WTA received an email, also released by a Chinese state media outlet, in which Ms Peng was said to deny the sexual assault allegations.
"The WTA and the rest of the world need independent and verifiable proof that she is safe," Mr Simon said....
WTA says China could lose tournaments if Peng Shuai's safety is not assured
Posted 15h ago
15 hours ago , updated 14h ago
Women's Tennis Association (WTA) chief executive Steve Simon has issued a warning to China amid concerns for the welfare of missing player Peng Shuai.
The Chinese former doubles world number one alleged on social media this month that former vice-premier of China, Zhang Gaoli, coerced her into sex and that they later had an on-off consensual relationship. Her post was deleted half an hour later.
Beijing has yet to comment on Ms Peng's initial allegation and discussion of the topic has been blocked on China's heavily censored internet.
Mr Simon said he was worried for Ms Peng's safety and had doubts after the WTA received an email, also released by a Chinese state media outlet, in which Ms Peng was said to deny the sexual assault allegations.
"The WTA and the rest of the world need independent and verifiable proof that she is safe," Mr Simon said....
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