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"China’s regime is the modern equivalent of an apartheid, and as Arthur Ashe proved in his brave day, the way you end an apartheid is to isolate, embarrass and ostracize it. Sports boycotts work." https://t.co/AWdop9ryb9— Dan Steinberg (@dcsportsbog) December 2, 2021

This shit is so obvious. She has literally been seen in public multiple times and has made statements on her well being. But everything she says is instantly met with claims from the western media that she was brainwashed or coerced into saying it.

  • invalidusernamelol [he/him]M
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    3 years ago

    No, he stepped down in 2018 seems like he was hit with anti-corruption stuff. Dude was in the Panama papers.

    It actually seems that all this happened after he retired

    Zhang, 75, was accused earlier this month by Chinese tennis star Peng Shuai, 35, of sexual assault at his home after he retired three years ago. The two-time Grand Slam doubles champion also alleged a relationship with Zhang over an intermittent period that spanned at least a decade.

    So I don't see why the party would cover this up seeing as how he's both corrupt and retired...

    • TeethOrCoat [none/use name]
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      3 years ago

      So I don’t see why the party would cover this up seeing as how he’s both corrupt and retired…

      Maybe it broke laws against slander? Remember, even if SA was not alleged, everything else hasn't been proven either.

      • invalidusernamelol [he/him]M
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        3 years ago

        Could be, it's definitely got the feeling that something is being done about it. Honestly with his history of corruption, they might be using her case to build a more heavy handed punishment for him. Who knows.

        She's definitely alive and not under any serious duress, so I wonder if the state investigators just asked her to remain silent while they investigate. That seems like standard procedure in most countries.

        • TeethOrCoat [none/use name]
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          3 years ago

          They might do an investigation for corruption, but adultery? Does she even want an investigation if she was just venting on social media about being cheated and didn't go to the authorities to accuse the guy of anything?

          • invalidusernamelol [he/him]M
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            3 years ago

            I have no idea, she did include the instace of sexual assault in her claim that they might be taking seriously. We really don't know much about it and she has basically dropped off social media which makes me think that she's laying low to either avoid attention or at the request of investigators that are building a case.

              • invalidusernamelol [he/him]M
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                3 years ago

                In her post she said that he invited her over after they had broken things off and goaded her into sex, basically not letting her leave until they had sex. Then their relationship started back up. That is definitely sexual assault and should be taken seriously, even if they got back together after.

                  • invalidusernamelol [he/him]M
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                    3 years ago

                    I was unaware, that was the translation I read. She said that he was forceful with her in one instance, but they had a relationship outside of that.

                    All I'm saying is that her claims could very well be part of a more in depth investigation into that guy and his corruption.

                • TeethOrCoat [none/use name]
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                  3 years ago

                  At best you can say it was emotional manipulation and attempting to guilt trip her. Don't see how SA factors into this.

                  • invalidusernamelol [he/him]M
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                    3 years ago

                    Because he forced her to have sex with him? This is like Monica Lewinsky level stuff. And the politician is defunct because of his corruption. Xi would absolutely not protect him, even if he was a high level officer.

                    Information surrounding the personal lives of senior Chinese officials is typically shrouded in secrecy, with even some of the most basic biographical information considered taboo. Under Xi, however, the supposed extravagances and misdeeds of some disgraced officials caught up in his anti-corruption campaign have been made widely public, providing a rare window into their private lives.

                    From CNN of all places. Just straight up admitting the contradictions.