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China's Peng Shuai serves to Japan's Nao Hibino during their first round singles match at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia, on Jan. 21, 2020. (AP Photo/Andy Brownbill, File) **FILE**

China’s Peng Shuai calls scandal a ‘misunderstanding’ in controlled interview

By John Leicester - Associated Press

Chinese tennis player Peng Shuai reacts during a tennis match in Beijing, China on Oct. 6, 2009. When Peng disappeared from public view this month after accusing a senior Chinese politician of sexual assault, it caused an international uproar. But back in China, Peng is just one of several people, activists and accusers alike, who have been hustled out of view, charged with crimes or trolled and silenced online for speaking out about the harassment, violence and discrimination women face every day. (AP Photo/Ng Han Guan)

WTA suspends China events over concerns for Peng’s safety

By Howard Fendrich - Associated Press

In this file photo, Peng Shuai, of China, returns a shot to Maria Sakkari, of Greece, during the second round of the US Open tennis championships on Aug. 29, 2019, in New York. Sexual affair allegations made by Ms. Peng against a former member of the Chinese Politburo's standing committee are the latest sign of increased tensions among senior party leaders in Beijing, according to American specialists on China and the ruling Chinese Communist Party. (AP Photo/Michael Owens, File) **FILE**

Missing Chinese tennis star linked to Xi, Beijing power struggles

By Bill Gertz - The Washington Times

China's Shuai Peng plays a shot against Romania's Sorana Cirstea during their first round match of the French Open tennis tournament at the Roland Garros stadium, in Paris, France. Tuesday, May 30, 2017. Chinese authorities have squelched virtually all online discussion of sexual assault accusations apparently made by the Chinese professional tennis star against a former top government official, showing how sensitive the ruling Communist Party is to such charges. (AP Photo/Michel Euler, File)

Tennis star accuses China ex-vice premier of sexual assault

By Ken Moritsugu - Associated Press