She might still choose to remain silent for the time being even if she isn't in China. She might not be 100% out of their clutches.ponchi101 wrote: ↑Wed Nov 17, 2021 8:06 pm I would agree with that position, but this is the Chinese government. They are very good at tracking people. If she is in China, hiding is a good idea, but that can't go forever. If she is outside of China, then why the silence from her?
You are right; right now, all we have are hypothesis. But the alternatives are:
1. She is in China, and in the hands of the government. Bad outcome.
2. She is in China, and hiding from the government. The chances for a good outcome are slim.
3. She is not in China, and is hiding from the Chinese government. But hiding and not asking for assistance from the government of wherever she is not the best policy, because you can count on the Chinese government looking for her.
The options are not pleasant.
Regarding #3, she could be asking for assistance from a different government. We wouldn't necessarily know.
Now Simon just said: "The statement released today by Chinese state media concerning Peng Shuai only raises my concerns as to her safety and whereabouts. Peng Shuai must be allowed to speak freely, without coercion or intimidation from any source."
So he wasn't "assured" of her safety. The assurances weren't actually assuring, unless something has changed since then. I'm disappointed that Clarey let that misleading information into his story and tweets.
Ugh. I thought he had heard something pretty solid.