Was the Chinese media statement fictitious?
In China, it was reported that the Feng Shui tennis player, who complained about the sexual harassment of the former Chinese Deputy Prime Minister and has since disappeared - was found healthy and intact and took care to convey a reassuring message to anyone who thought something had happened to her.
But Shawi has not yet published it herself and until that happens, the statement that is supposed to be reassuring may just make everything even more worrying.
The tennis world has not been impressed by the Chinese media and is sure that there is still concern for the tennis player's fate.
Steve Simon, Chairman and CEO of the WTA Women's Round, said: "The statement issued today by the Chinese state media regarding Feng Shui only raises my concerns about its security and whereabouts. Feng Shui should be allowed to speak freely, without coercion or intimidation from any source. that he".
"I have a hard time believing that Feng Shui did write the email we received or believe what is attributed to her. Shui has shown incredible courage in describing the charge of sexual assault against a former senior Chinese government official." The WTA and the rest of the world need independent and verifiable proof. "She is safe. I have repeatedly tried to reach her through many forms of communication, to no avail. The voice of women should be heard and respected, not censored or dictated to them."
Statement by Steve Simon, WTA Chairman & CEO:
The statement released today by Chinese state media concerning Peng Shuai only raises my concerns as to her safety and whereabouts.
Peng Shuai must be allowed to speak freely, without coercion or intimidation from any source.
- wta (@WTA) November 17, 2021