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Published on: 08. February 2022

Peng Shuai: a tentative end to a bleak tale

Peng Shuai at Beijing Olympic Figure skating, Eiskunstlauf competition venue Chinese tennis player Peng Shuai L is pictured at the venue of Beijing Olympic figure skating team event competition in the Chinese capital on Feb. 7, 2022. PUBLICATIONxINxGERxSUIxAUTxHUNxONLY A14AA0001232536P

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.

Marcel Grzanna

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Last updated: 24. July 2025

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