Earlier this month, Chinese tennis star Peng Shuai leveled sexual allegations against Shang Gaoli, a prominent leader and deputy prime minister of the Chinese Communist Party. The outside world has never seen feng shui since. The tennis world shares great concerns about their safety and whereabouts.
Steve Simon, chairwoman of the Women’s Tennis Association, shared her concerns about Peng’s safety. Steve said he was “deeply concerned” about Peng’s allegations after they came out.
Support is growing ????#WhereIsPengShuai
Thanks to @serenawilliams, @naomiosaka, @WTA and MANY OTHERS for lending your strong voice and power. pic.twitter.com/LyPWn0Oc27
— Tennis Majors (@Tennis_Majors) November 18, 2021
Shui Gawoli was accused in a lengthy post on the webbo, which is used in China like Twitter. The post was in the form of a letter to Gavoli. In the note, Shui alleged that Gaoli had been in a relationship with him for ten years and that Gaoli had forced him to have sex with her. However, within 30 minutes of Shui’s accusation, the post disappeared from Vibibo. Removed screen shots from all social media. Peng Shui is the Wimbledon and French Open doubles champion.
I am devastated and shocked to hear about the news of my peer, Peng Shuai. I hope she is safe and found as soon as possible. This must be investigated and we must not stay silent. Sending love to her and her family during this incredibly difficult time. #whereispengshuai pic.twitter.com/GZG3zLTSC6
— Serena Williams (@serenawilliams) November 18, 2021
Meanwhile, a screen shot of the e-mail allegedly sent to Peng Simon was leaked to Chinese media outlet CGTN. Published. He clarified in the e-mail that the sexual allegation made in his name was not true and that he was resting at home and everything was going well. At the same time, some have expressed skepticism about the language used in the e-mail. Twitter users pointed out that the cursor was visible in the screenshot. Simon also clarified that it is difficult to believe that the e-mail is genuine.
The news about Peng Shuai is deeply upsetting. I want to lend my voice of support to an incredibly courageous fellow WTA player and pray that she is found safe and well ????#whereispengshuai pic.twitter.com/5j7Xz65Gdr
— Petra Kvitova (@Petra_Kvitova) November 19, 2021
William Nee, a member of the Chinese Human Rights Defenders organization, said Peng should make it clear that he was not imprisoned. Marieke Olberg, a member of the German martial fund, said the e – mail was not intended to intimidate people into believing the government’s power.
Peng Shuai, please know that your fellow players stand with you.
Thinking of you and hope you are safe #whereispengshuai pic.twitter.com/CoMjLoLzLS
– Simona Halep (@Simona_Halep) November 19, 2021
Naomi Osaka, a four-time Grand Slam champion Japanese tennis player, said the news about Peng was shocking. Many players from the tennis sector shared their concerns about Peng. China’s National Tennis Association has not yet commented on the incident.
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— Naomi Osaka Naomi Osaka (@naomiosaka) November 16, 2021
Tennis stars Serena Williams, Petra Kitova, Simona Halep and Coco Goff are also in the U.S. Open tennis has also come out in public expressing concerns. They all shared hashtags on Twitter under the name whereispenshuai.
‘The news about my friend Peng is shocking and devastating to me. Hope they are safe and can be found as soon as possible. This is definitely something to look out for. We need to respond to this issue. We extend our heartfelt condolences to Peng and her family on this difficult occasion, “Serena Williams tweeted.
We stand with the tennis community in the concern for Peng Shuai’s health and safety. #WhereIsPengShuai pic.twitter.com/ogkkyyFvCF
— US Open Tennis (@usopen) November 19, 2021
Naomi Osaka tweeted that censorship cannot be accepted in any way. Osaka added support for Peng and her family.
The U.S. says it is concerned with the tennis community’s concerns about Peng’s health and safety. Open Tennis tweeted.
Although China passed a new law against sexual harassment last year, the AFP says victims face massive barriers. Reported. The report points out that victims often hide information about sexual harassment for fear of losing their lives.
Wang Qi Bose, a World Wildlife Fund employee, complained that he was forcibly kissed and repeatedly harassed, but no action was taken. Instead, Bose filed a defamation suit against Wang and had to apologize to the court. The reason was the inability to provide accurate evidence of sexual harassment.
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