Chinese Media CGTN’s Botched Handling of Tennis Star Peng’s Email Reveals Infighting Within the CCP

Shuai Peng (right) of China and Hsieh Su-wei (left) of Taipei smile as they pose with the Ladies' Doubles trophies on Day 12 of the Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Championships at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club in London, England, on July 6, 2013. Clive Brunskill/Getty Images

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The disappearance of Chinese tennis player Peng Shuai has triggered international concern over her whereabouts and safety. Calls for investigation over Peng’s sexual assault allegation against a retired Chinese official has been met by a delayed response from Beijing, which is questionable.