Peng Shuai

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WTA: Return depends on Peng Shuai case
The Women’s Tennis Association (WTA) still refuses to hold any women’s tournaments in China until the Peng Shuai case is satisfactorily resolved. “As we would do with any of our players globally, we have called for a formal investigation into the allegations by the appropriate authorities,” read a WTA statement obtained by Reuters. While the […] continue reading →
The legacy of Bridge Man
With his banners on the Sitong Bridge in Beijing, one man has triggered a small but remarkable wave of protests at international universities against the Xi dictatorship. Leaflets also appear in the German city of Goettingen. Opponents and supporters of the protests debate their relevance. But the case of Australian activist Drew Pavlou shows that such actions are indeed a thorn in Beijing's side. continue reading →
Peng Shuai: WTA continues to reject tennis tournaments in China
The Women’s Tennis Association (WTA) continues to refuse to hold women’s tournaments in China. In a podcast interview, WTA President Steve Simon explained that the matter surrounding top Chinese tennis player Peng Shuai has still not been resolved properly and that the WTA will continue to refrain from holding sporting events in China, as a […] continue reading →
Peng Shuai: a tentative end to a bleak tale
Tennis player Peng Shuai has met IOC President Thomas Bach and gave her first official interview since she publicly accused a high-ranking Chinese cadre of sexual assault. However, the events do not shed light on the matter. Instead of letting her speak freely, the Communist Party controls her every word. Critics believe that she was pressured to retract her allegations. continue reading →
Athletes turn their backs on IOC head
Thomas Bach, head of the International Olympic Committee (IOC), has already met with China's President Xi Jinping. Now, Bach also wants to meet with Chinese tennis player Peng Shuai during the Winter Games. Nevertheless, criticism of Bach and the awarding of the Olympics to the People's Republic is not abating. Germany has even voiced suspicions of manipulation. continue reading →
Australia Open permits protests for Peng Shuai
Concern over the unresolved fate of Chinese tennis player Peng Shuai has reached the Australian Open in Melbourne. Spectators at the Grand Slam tournament will now be allowed to wear T-shirts reading “Where is Peng Shuai?” after the organizers changed their stance on the matter. Over the weekend, the organizers had come under pressure after […] continue reading →
Peng’s retraction sparks new questions
For the first time, Chinese tennis player Peng Shuai gave an interview about her claims of sexual assault against a high-ranking party official. She called it a misunderstanding, which raises new questions. continue reading →
Weibo reprimanded
The Chinese internet platform Weibo has been fined three million yuan (about €420,000) by China’s internet regulator. The Cyberspace Administration of China (CAC) said Weibo had violated a cybersecurity law on the protection of minors as well as other laws but did not give further details. The company, which operates a platform similar to Twitter, […] continue reading →
Outrage at the courage of the WTA
China is fuming over the cancellation of all women's tennis tournaments in the country. Above all, the Global Times berates the WTA. This shows above all: The suspension has had an effect, the case of Peng Shuai can no longer be cheated out of the world. Meanwhile, the debate about a diplomatic boycott of the Olympics is growing louder. The IOC is maneuvering. continue reading →
Peng Shuai case: WTA suspends tournaments in China and Hong Kong
International pressure is mounting in the case of Chinese tennis player Peng Shuai. The Women’s Tennis Association (WTA) will suspend all of its tournaments in China and Hong Kong, WTA chief Steve Simon announced on Wednesday. “In good conscience, I don’t see how I can ask our athletes to compete there when Peng Shuai is […] continue reading →
EU demands investigation into the Peng Shuai case
The European Union has called on Chinese authorities to conduct “a full, fair and transparent investigation” into the allegations of sexual assault made by tennis player Peng Shuai’s against former Vice Premier Zhang Gaoli. In a statement released Tuesday, Brussels also called on the Chinese government to “provide verifiable proof of Peng Shuai’s safety, well-being […] continue reading →
Peng Shuai abducted – freedom only after self-criticism?
Chinese human rights lawyer Teng Biao was detained and tortured by state security for 70 days. In an interview with China.Table, he describes the conditions under which abducted tennis player Peng Shuai is believed to be kept at present. continue reading →
Peng Shuai: Criticism of China left to the sports federation
The German Olympic Sports Confederation claims to be "informed" about the case of the missing tennis player, but is clearly against a boycott of the Winter Games in Beijing. The German Ski Association, on the other hand, does not have the time to deal with the issue in depth. So far, only the tennis world is threatening to draw consequences in response to Beijing's crisis management, while an athletes' association is even calling for the expulsion of the Chinese Olympic Committee. continue reading →
IOC President Bach holds video conference with Peng Shuai
The President of the International Olympic Committee (IOC), Thomas Bach, held a video call on Sunday with Peng Shuai, who has been missing since the beginning of November. She explained that she is safe and well, living at her home in Beijing, but would like to have her privacy respected at this time. Bach was […] continue reading →
The case of Peng Shuai: mysterious message as a sign of life
Chinese tennis player Peng Shuai disappeared after accusing a top Chinese politician of sexual assault. Instead of attempting to resolve the situation, Beijing is cracking down with harsh censorship. continue reading →