Concerns are growing for the safety and wellbeing of Chinese tennis star Peng Shuai, as the world wonders where she is
There are fresh fears over Peng’s wellbeing after an email supposedly written by her retracted allegations of sexual assault against a senior politician.
In the email, the 35-year-old star allegedly claims she is absolutely fine and is simply “resting at home” despite not being heard of or seen since November 2 when she used social media to accuse former Chinese vice-premier of sexual assault.
The head of the Women’s Tennis Association has issued a warning to China amid concerns for the welfare of Peng.
Serena Williams has joined a chorus of concern…. saying she is devastated and shocked and calls for an investigation because “we must not stay silent”
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. #whereispengshuaipic.twitter.com/GZG3zLTSC6
The head of the world body for women’s tennis says he’s even more worried about the welfare of Chinese player Peng Shuai after China’s state media published an email it says is from her.
The 35-year-old tennis star has not been seen in public since she alleged on social media that former Chinese vice premier Zhang Gaoli coerced her into sex, and that they later had an on-off consensual relationship.
On Wednesday, Chinese state-affiliated media outlet CGTN released on Twitter what it said was an email Peng had sent to the chairman of the Women’s Tennis Association, Steve Simon.
In the email, Peng says the allegation of assault was untrue.
But Simon has been quick to cast doubt on its validity.
In a written statement, he said: “The statement released today by Chinese state media concerning Peng Shuai only raises my concerns as to her safety and whereabouts… I have a hard time believing that Peng Shuai actually wrote the email we received or believes what is being attributed to her.”
The email which CGTN attributes to Peng says: “I’m not missing, nor am I unsafe. I’ve just been resting at home and everything is fine.”
China’s State Council Information Office and the Chinese Tennis Association did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
Neither did a representative for Peng.
On Thursday (November 18), China’s Foreign Ministry was dismissive when asked about the email
“This is not a foreign affairs matter. And I am not aware of the relevant situation you mentioned.”
Peng was the first Chinese player to top the world rankings when she was doubles number one in 2014.
Zhang, who is 40 years her senior, was a vice premier between 2013 and 2018.
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