China chafes at exit of women's tennis body in solidarity with Peng

ReutersPublished: Dec 3, 2021 1:38 AM

Beijing took umbrage on Thursday at the suspension of Women's Tennis Association (WTA) tournaments in China in solidarity with Peng Shuai after the player made a sexual assault accusation then disappeared from public view.

Foreign ministry spokesman Wang Wenbin did not directly mention the WTA but pointedly said China "opposes the politicisation of sports".

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