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Why is Peng Shuai missing?
Peng Shuai, one of China’s most accomplished tennis stars, disappeared from public view in early November after a rare public allegation of sexual assault against a retired top official in China’s Communist Party.
What is happening with Peng Shuai?
BEIJING – Chinese tennis star Peng Shuai walked back her sexual assault allegations against a powerful Chinese official and said she was retiring from playing tennis competitively in a carefully-managed interview published this week that sought to assuage global concerns about her personal safety in China.
How long has Peng Shuai been missing?
Peng Shuai: Chinese tennis star who disappeared after making sex assault claim denies she made accusation. Last month, Peng Shuai accused Zhang Gaoli, a former vice premier in China, of sexually assaulting her in the past – before disappearing from public view for nearly three weeks.
Is Shuai Peng alive?
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) spoke with Ms Peng in an online video call. IOC President Thomas Bach said “she explained that she is safe and well, living at her home in Beijing, but would like to have her privacy respected at this time”.
Did Peng Shuai play Australian Open?
On November 2, 2021, Peng posted on Weibo accusing Zhang Gaoli, a retired Vice Premier of China, of forcing himself on her three years earlier….Peng Shuai.
| Singles | |
|---|---|
| Highest ranking | No. 1 (17 February 2014) |
| Current ranking | No. 192 (22 November 2021) |
| Grand Slam doubles results | |
| Australian Open | F (2017) |
What happened to Gui Minhai?
A Hong Kong-based publisher who specialised in sometimes gossipy books about China’s political elite, Gui Minhai mysteriously vanished from his Thai holiday home in October 2015.
Is Li Yuanchao still in the Standing Committee?
Vice President Li Yuanchao was a member of the CCP Politburo until 2017, but not the Standing Committee. His successor, Wang Qishan, was a retired member of the Standing Committee at the time of his ascension. First Administration Second Administration Third Administration Hu–Wen Administration Xi–Li Administration
When did Wang Zhi become vice president of China?
In 1988 Wang assumed the title of Vice-President in an honorary capacity, after his failed effort to put the conservative Deng Liqun in the position of General Secretary. Wang was the second Vice President under the 4th Constitution of the People’s Republic of China.
What happened to China’s Olympic tennis star Wang Qishan?
She’s a three-time Olympian who has won 25 tour titles over the course of her career, and her trailblazing success has helped to propel women’s tennis to new heights in China. Then, last November, she disappeared.
