Television
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Sept. 18, 2024
What makes the Penguin an iconic character? The creators of HBO’s ‘Penguin’ and a DC comic book writer explain his enduring appeal.
Sept. 5, 2024
World & Nation
Speaking to a French newspaper, tennis player Peng Shuai walks back sexual assault allegations she made against a former senior Chinese official.
Feb. 7, 2022
Sports
Restrictions that led to the removal of an Australian Open spectator for wearing a shirt supporting Chinese tennis star Peng Shuai have been revised.
Jan. 25, 2022
Naomi Osaka says she’s shocked that fellow tennis pro Peng Shuai has gone quiet since accusing a former Chinese government official of sexual assault.
Nov. 17, 2021
The head of the International Olympic Committee seeks again to play down concerns about the safety of Chinese tennis player Peng Shuai.
Feb. 3, 2022
China continues to disavow knowledge of issue surrounding tennis pro Peng Shuai, who vanished after accusing ex-official of sexually assaulting her.
Nov. 19, 2021
The head of the Women’s Tennis Assn. says all tour events in China would be suspended because of concerns about the safety of Peng Shuai.
Dec. 1, 2021
The European Union asks China for ‘verifiable proof’ that tennis player Peng Shuai, who accused a senior Chinese official of sexual assault, is safe.
Nov. 30, 2021
The IOC says Chinese tennis player Peng Shuai has taken part in a 30-minute video call from Beijing with Olympic officials and told them she was safe.
Nov. 21, 2021