Tennis star Peng Shuai disappeared after reportedly having accused retired Chinese politician Zhang Gaoli of sexual assault in 2021. Information about her story was censored by the Chinese government. Afterwards, Peng disappeared from public view and has denied making accusations of sexual assault. The incident elicited international concern over her safety and the WTA suspended all its events in China. Despite dissatisfaction with the status of the case, the WTA announced its return to the China in 2023
