An interview with Peng Shuai hasn't resolved questions about whether she is free to say and do what she wants, according to the French journalist who spoke to the Chinese tennis star.
“It’s a part of communication, propaganda, from the Chinese Olympic Committee,” Ventouillac told The Associated Press on Tuesday, the day after L’Equipe published its exclusive.
“Peng took a bold step in publicly coming forth with the accusation that she was sexually assaulted by a senior Chinese government leader,” Steve Simon, the WTA’s chief executive, said in a statement. “As we would do with any of our players globally, we have called for a formal investigation into the allegations by the appropriate authorities and an opportunity for the WTA to meet with Peng — privately — to discuss her situation.
He believes that international support has helped protect her during the controversy. Someone not so well-known outside China likelya lengthy post in November
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