News

“Huge misunderstanding” – Peng Shuai opens up about controversial post

Published

3 years ago

February 8, 2022

Tennis star Peng Shuai says there has been a “huge misunderstanding” over a Weibo post in which she claimed she was forced into having sexual relations with a former Chinese party leader

Shuai’s November 2021 social media post was swiftly deleted, but she then disappeared for weeks, sparking global concern about her safety and location.

But now, speaking to France’s L’Equipe newspaper, Shuai says she never alleged she suffered a sexual assault.

However, the interview was done in highly controlled circumstances in Beijing, leading some users on social media to say she was pressured.

British news outlet BBC compared the newspaper interview to a propaganda exercise, saying it left more questions than answers.

L’Equipe had to submit questions in advance, and the interview was conducted at the Winter Olympics under the presence of a representative from China’s Olympic Committee who also translated her comments from Chinese.

Leaders

Trump vs. Harris: first and only debate commences in Philadelphia

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6 hours ago

September 11, 2024

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Republican Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris are gearing up for their first and only debate of the 2024 presidential campaign.

Trump plans to accuse Harris of flip-flopping on policy positions, while Harris will call out Trump’s alleged history of dishonesty.

Polls show voters are still uncertain about Harris, making this a crucial opportunity for her to sway opinions.

Trump, meanwhile, will focus on inflation and immigration under Biden’s administration. The debate could shift dynamics in a tight race. #featured #trending

News

Thousands of protesters clash with police at Melbourne defence expo

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7 hours ago

September 11, 2024

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Anti-war protesters and police clashed outside a defence exhibition in Melbourne on forcing police to close roads.

Hundreds of people were seen gathered outside the venue hosting the biennial Land Forces International Land Defence Exposition, with many chanting pro-Palestine slogans through a loud speaker, television footage showed. #featured #trending

Money

ASX positioned for strong start after positive stock rebound

Published

1 day ago

September 10, 2024

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The ASX is set for a solid opening today, bolstered by overnight gains in the banking, commodities, and energy sectors.

Despite these positive movements, analysts are suggesting that the stock rebound and bond decline appear to be technically driven, noting that it may not mark the beginning of a longer-term trend.

Market analyst David Scutt from StoneX joins to discuss the latest market movements. #featured #trending