Women's Tennis Association suspends China tournaments over Peng Shuai censorship
The Women's Tennis Association will suspend all tournaments in China and in Hong Kong in response to China's handling of Peng Shuai's sexual-assault allegation and concerns that she has been censored.
Shuai accused a former Chinese government official of sexual assault in a November social media post that was since deleted.
Shuai was not seen publically until later in the month but many have expressed concerns that she was coerced.
"While we now know where Peng is, I have serious doubts that she is free, safe and not subject to censorship, coercion and intimidation," WTA President and CEO Steve Simon said in a statement.
"The WTA has been clear on what is needed here, and we repeat our call for a full and transparent investigation – without
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