WTA chairman willing to pull out of China if tennis star Peng Shuai not accounted for

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The head of the Women's Tennis Association has said he is willing to lose hundreds of millions of dollars worth of business in China if tennis player Peng Shuai's is not fully accounted for and her allegations investigated.

Hong Kong The head of the Women's Tennis Association Steve Simon has said he is willing to lose hundreds of millions of dollars worth of business in China if tennis player Peng Shuai is not fully accounted for and her allegations are not properly investigated.

"We're definitely willing to pull our business and deal with all the complications that come with it," Simon said in an interview Thursday with CNN."Because this is certainly, this is bigger than the business," added Simon."Women need to be respected and not censored," said Simon.

 

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Rely terms iam nut daughter ok

It is Western political show now and mybe this is conspiracy to put China dirty then have the excuses to boycott the Olympic Winter Games.The war changed to Sports besides trade war,finiance war,hightec war etc.We will see what is going on.

Money isnt everything.

Bill cosby walked out freely

GovHowardDean Hollywood, take note.

What China already done to her, we will never see her again, from China point of view, she can never speak again about it!

Somebody finally standing up. What a breath of fresh air.

Hope she’s not in an ‘Education Centre’ somewhere

Thank you for putting money BEHIND the welfare of your players. I didn't believe the statement either. Peng Shuai needs to be met in person by you WITHOUT minders to ascertain her situation. 🇳🇿🤨

Better do it now and ban all tennis matches in China. Lets make a stand!!!

Now that's a real leadership!!

Hell yeahh

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