Chinese tennis star makes explosive #MeToo allegations
The IndependentFor free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Chinese tennis star Peng Shuai said she was sexually assaulted by the country’s former vice premier Zhang Gaoli, the first time a #MeToo case has been alleged against a retired Communist Party official. In a post on Chinese social media platform Weibo on Tuesday, Ms Peng, 35, described the assault, that led to an on-and-off consensual relationship with Mr Zhang, reported The New York Times. In her post, Ms Peng said: “I know that for someone of your eminence, Vice Premier Zhang Gaoli, you’ve said that you’re not afraid. Ms Peng’s post said that while she did not have any evidence for her allegation, Mr Zhang had earlier expressed concerns that she may be recording their encounters.