Peng Shuai News

WTA suspends play in China: Beijing says opposed to acts that politicise sports

State-run Global Times tweeted that the Chinese Tennis Association, (CTA) expressed its firm opposition to the "unilateral" decision of the WTA

WTA still 'deeply concerned' over tennis star Peng Shuai

WTA chairman Steve Simon "has reached out to Peng Shuai via various communication channels. He has sent her two emails, to which it was clear her responses were influenced by others," she said

What the Peng Shuai saga tells us about Beijing's grip on power and desire to crush a #MeToo moment

The episode shows that when presented with a potential pivotal #MeToo moment, Beijing is prepared to violate its own legal principles and respond with a state-media controlled operation aimed to chill any challenge to CCP authority

New videos of Chinese tennis star Peng Shuai emerge but global outcry grows

Following a global outcry, including from tennis superstars and the United Nations, Chinese state media have released footage purporting to show all is well with Peng