Posted on 01/23/2022 6:20:38 AM PST by shadowlands1960
A group of fans at the Australian Open were asked by security to remove custom T-shirts that read, “Where is Peng Shuai?” on Saturday.
The shirts — referencing the disappearance of the Chinese tennis player after she made sexual assault allegations against a retired government official in November — were apparently a violation of the tournament’s policy.
"Under our ticket conditions of entry we don't allow clothing, banners or signs that are commercial or political," a Tennis Australia spokesperson said, via ESPN. "Peng Shuai's safety is our primary concern. We continue to work with the WTA and global tennis community to seek more clarity on her situation and will do everything we can to ensure her well-being."
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They’re not the least concerned with Peng Shuay’s safety. They’re afraid of China.
Someone should hire a plane and have it fly over the Open with a “Where is Peng Shuai?” banner.
Very sadly, I think Australia is on the way to being Communist China South.
Lord Xi, the Commandant of The Great Southern Island of Chinstralia, frowns upon your impudent remarks...
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