Zhang Gaoli

Peng Shuai: Fresh unverified video of missing Chinese tennis player surfaces online

Qingqing Chen, a reporter for the state-owned Global Times, tweeted a video of Peng appearing to speak with Chinese basketball icon Yao Ming.

Tennis stars hail WTA’s stand against China as concern grows over Peng Shuai's safety

The WTA's move to suspend its tournaments in China, including Hong Kong, won the immediate backing of some of the biggest names in tennis, among them men's number one Novak Djokovic and women's tour founder Billie Jean King.

Novak Djokovic says he 'supports fully' WTA's decision to suspend tournaments in China

WTA Tour chairman Steve Simon on Wednesday announced the "immediate suspension" of all its tournaments in China, including Hong Kong over concerns about the safety of female player Peng Shuai, who accused a top Communist Party official of sexual assault.

WTA suspends all tournaments in China after 'serious doubts' over Peng Shuai's safety

WTA chair and CEO Steve Simon said the move — which could cost the organisation hundreds of millions of dollars — had the "full support" of the tour's board of directors.

How tennis player Peng Shuai’s disappearance is a classic case of China’s inherent insecurities

A single incident could be the spark of a revolution in a totalitarian country like China. It is this spark which has compelled Beijing to spend billions on monitoring and suppressing its population

Peng Shuai, Huang Xueqin, Wang Jianbing : Fears grow as China continues to silence MeToo accusers

The effect is such that any discussion about the harassment, violence or inequalities that women face has been increasingly shielded from the public view

All about Zhang Gaoli, the man in the centre of the Peng Shuai controversy

Zhang Gaoli has not appeared in public view and has not responded to the claims.

Peng Shuai case being 'maliciously' hyped up, says China as international pressure grows

Peng Shuai, a Wimbledon and French Open doubles champion, was not seen for more than two weeks after she made the sexual assault accusations against a former vice premier.

Peng Shuai's video call with IOC President Thomas Bach raises even more questions

The interview offered few details, no follow-ups on her allegations, and invited more questions for the IOC, Peng, and China

United Nations wants proof of missing Chinese tennis star Peng Shuai's well-being

The UN Human Rights Office called for a fully-transparent investigation into the former Grand Slam doubles champion's claims against Zhang Gaoli