https://www.arabnews.com/node/1970916/sport“Peng Shuai displayed incredible courage in describing an allegation of sexual assault against a former top official in the Chinese government,” said Simon.“Her allegation of sexual assault must be respected, investigated with full transparency and without censorship.“The voices of women need to be heard and respected, not censored nor dictated to.”China has kept silent over growing concern for the tennis star, whose claims marked the first time its fledgling #MeToo movement has struck at the top echelons of the ruling Communist Party.But Beijing has previously faced allegations of using forced confessions on state media, with British regulators revoking CGTN’s license for failing to comply with fairness and privacy rules.On November 2, Peng wrote on social media that Zhang — who is in his seventies — “forced” her into sex and said they had an on-off relationship lasting several years.The post appeared to have been deleted quickly, however, sparking swift accusations from critics of Beijing of online censorship.Four-time Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka said Wednesday that she was in “shock” about the case, with Novak Djokovic and numerous other players in recent days saying they were deeply worried about her.American player Jessica Pegula tweeted Thursday that she hoped the WTA “continues to show what we stand for as players.”“I hope more people, not just tennis players, shed some light on this deeply concerning situation,” she wrote.Canadian tennis’s governing body Tennis Canada issued a statement in support of Peng, calling for “independent and indisputable proof that she is safe.”China’s national tennis association has not responded to AFP requests for comment. "
Our propaganda groupies have gone quiet! Where is she? No Chinese Fascists Need reply!
