Chinese official media Released An email from the missing tennis star Peng Shuai allegedly on Wednesday because global concerns about her safety continue to grow.
The email pointed out that Peng was okay and appeared to have dropped the sexual assault allegations she made against a senior Chinese official on social media earlier this month. According to CNN.
The email was sent to Steve Simon, the president and CEO of the Women’s Tennis Association, who doubted the legitimacy of the email and said it would only increase his anxiety about her safety.
On November 2, China’s Grand Slam doubles champion Peng posted on social media that former Chinese Vice Premier Zhang Gaoli had sexually assaulted her three years ago. Chinese Internet censors quickly deleted the post, and since then no one has seen the tennis star and no one has heard of him.
Tennis stars are reacting to the situation, using the hashtag #WhereIsPengShuai to symbolize their concern for her safety.
Tennis legend Billie Jean King said in a statement: “I hope Peng Shuai will return safely and her allegations will be fully investigated.” Twitter.
“Former number one Chris Evert also spoke out, calling these allegations “very disturbing.”
“I have known Peng since I was 14 years old, and we should all be worried,” she said in a statement. tweet“This is serious; where is she? Is she safe? Any information would be greatly appreciated.”
2021 Wimbledon champion Novak Djokovic is “Shock“You Shuai’s story.” “When I heard Peng Shuai’s story, I was shocked. I hope everything is well for her and hope we can find her as soon as possible. “
Shuai’s accusation is First Since the #MeToo movement was noticed in 2018, a well-known Chinese government official was basically shut down by the authorities in the same year.
