Coverage dated February 6, 2022

China’s Peng Shuai Says She Never Accused Anyone Of Sexual Assault In Interview With French Newspaper

Headline from Forbes

Tennis star Peng Shuai denied ever accusing anyone of sexual assaulting her, weeks after she disappeared from public view after her initial accusation against a former Chinese vice premier was quickly taken down.

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  1. Forbes

    China’s Peng Shuai Says She Never Accused Anyone Of Sexual Assault In Interview With French Newspaper (opens Forbes)

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    Tennis star Peng Shuai denied ever accusing anyone of sexual assaulting her, weeks after she disappeared from public view after her initial accusation against a former Chinese vice premier was quickly taken down.

  2. KTVU San Francisco

    Peng Shuai says sex assault allegation was 'enormous misunderstanding' (opens KTVU San Francisco)

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    KTVU San Francisco's feed description

    Chinese tennis star Peng Shuai gave a controlled interview about her Weibo post of sex assault allegations, calling the situation “an enormous misunderstanding.”

  3. The Hill

    Peng Shuai says sexual assault allegation was 'enormous misunderstanding' (opens The Hill)

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    Peng Shuai said during a controlled interview on Monday that her sexual assault allegation against a top Chinese official last year was an “enormous misunderstanding.”

  4. NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth

    Peng Shuai Says Allegation Was “Enormous Misunderstanding” (opens NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth)

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    NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth's feed description

    Chinese tennis player Peng Shuai has spoken to a French newspaper about the social media posting that sparked a storm of international concern over her well-being

  5. CBS News

    Peng Shuai meets with IOC president, denies sexual assault allegation in French newspaper (opens CBS News)

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    CBS News's feed description

    Peng told French newspaper L'Equipe that she never accused a Chinese official of sexual assault, calling it an "enormous misunderstanding," according to The Associated Press.

  6. Minneapolis Star Tribune

    Peng Shuai says allegation was "enormous misunderstanding" (opens Minneapolis Star Tribune)

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    Minneapolis Star Tribune's feed description

    Chinese tennis player Peng Shuai has told a French newspaper that international concern over her well-being is based on "an enormous misunderstanding" and she denied having accused a high-ranking Chinese official of sexual assault.

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