
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.
By Marcel Grzanna
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.
By Christiane Kuehl