The China of today is more aggressive than ever. We still don't know where Zhao Wei is either.
Pretty sad that there is barely an outcry on this forum. Woman has been disappeared by the state because of a metoo accusation against a powerful official an we are still on page 2
World No 1 tennis star Naomi Osaka has joined the growing calls for answers on the whereabouts of Chinese player Peng Shuai, who has not been heard from publicly since she accused the country's former vice premier of sexually assaulting her.
The Women's Tennis Association has call for an investigation and its chief executive, Steve Simon, has said that while they have received "assurances" Peng is safe, they have not been able to reach her.
The Chinese government has not responded to the allegations. A spokesman for the ministry of foreign affairs, which deals with international media, told reporters he was not aware of the situation.
"I have not heard of the issue you raised," the spokesman, Zhao Lijian said. "This is not a diplomatic question."
I think (?) it's more just a general disinterest in the world of tennis here. I tried to bump Zverev abuse threads, but no one cared.Pretty sad that there is barely an outcry on this forum. Woman has been disappeared by the state because of a metoo accusation against a powerful official and we are still on page 2
I have been following this and just not posted. Not sure how many others like me.
Not much to say: the Chinese government is shit and their people deserve better.
Same. I've been reading this thread each time it's bumped, hoping for some good news that will never come.I have been following this and just not posted. Not sure how many others like me.
Not much to say: the Chinese government is shit and their people deserve better.
Terrible situation from a terrible government. Can't the WTA / ATP tours threaten to cancel all Chinese tournaments or something? Or a boycot to play in China from all top players? A woman's life is on the line here... (oh wait, $$$)
Either way, pile it on the list of reasons to boycot Made in China products for me.
We are at the fake message stage. WTA put out another statement saying they don't believe it.
We are at the fake message stage. WTA put out another statement saying they don't believe it.
We are at the fake message stage. WTA put out another statement saying they don't believe it.
We are at the fake message stage. WTA put out another statement saying they don't believe it.
We are at the fake message stage. WTA put out another statement saying they don't believe it.
We are at the fake message stage. WTA put out another statement saying they don't believe it.
"The statement released today by Chinese state media concerning Peng Shuai only raises my concerns as to her safety and whereabouts.
I have a hard time believing that Peng Shuai actually wrote the email we received or believes what is being attributed to her. Peng Shuai displayed incredible courage in describing an allegation of sexual assault against a former top official in the Chinese government. The WTA and the rest of the world need independent and verifiable proof that she is safe. I have repeatedly tried to reach her via numerous forms of communication, to no avail.
Peng Shuai must be allowed to speak freely, without coercion or intimidation from any source. Her allegation of sexual assault must be respected, investigated with full transparency and without censorship.
The voices of women need to be heard and respected, not censored nor dictated to."
We are at the fake message stage. WTA put out another statement saying they don't believe it.
We are at the fake message stage. WTA put out another statement saying they don't believe it.
Nice cursor!
She has to be dead :(
Kick China out of tennis please.
Nah. More likely is a period of house arrest and a shakedown of her assets/reputation and a reminder to her from the state that "we made you, we can break you".With such a blatant fake email, she's either dead or being tortured. Fucking evil pieces of shits