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Analysis: Chinese tennis star Peng Shuai has been seen in public. But here’s why the worries aren’t going away

Almost as abruptly as she had vanished, Chinese tennis star Peng Shuai reappeared in public view over the weekend.

2 years ago

Nov 15 – Nov 21, Highlights and Lowlights

? This week our highlight goes to Fallon Sherrock, the first woman to reach last eight of the Grand Slam of…

2 years ago

Concern and Anger Build Over Missing Athlete’s Sexual Assault Allegations

The case of Peng Shuai has prompted the women’s tennis tour to rethink its heavy focus in China, where it…

2 years ago

Missing tennis star sends Chinese state media propaganda into overdrive

CNN's Will Ripley reports that the Women's Tennis Association is threatening to end business in China

2 years ago

China Is Trying to Make the Tennis Star Peng Shuai’s #MeToo Allegation Disappear. It’s Not Working

The Women’s Tennis Association has doubled down on its demands for an explanation from China and proof that Peng is…

2 years ago

Peng Shuai: UN calls for proof of Chinese tennis star’s whereabouts; WTA chairman willing to pull out of China

China is facing pressure from the United Nations over Chinese tennis star Peng Shuai's whereabouts

2 years ago

Peng Shuai: Tennis star accuses former Chinese vice-premier of sexual assault

Peng Shuai, 35, accused Zhang Gaoli, 75, of sexually abusing her three years ago

3 years ago

China: Backlash over marriage question in Olympian’s interview

A Chinese state media interview with an Olympic gold medallist asking when she would get married and have children has…

3 years ago

China’s Top Mixed Martial Arts Star Isn’t Fighting for a Cause

In China, she’s a symbol of women’s rights and a national hero. But Zhang Weili, who defends her U.F.C. title…

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