The Women’s Tennis Association is suspending events in China, and continues to express concern over the whereabouts and treatment of tennis star Peng Shuai. Meanwhile, the Government of China says that it opposes the “politicization of sports”. Dr. Elliot Tepper discusses the ramifications of these suspensions with Scott Thompson on Hamilton Today.
Dr. Tepper is a veteran professor of comparative politics and international relations at Carleton University. He regularly provides media commentary at home and abroad on a wide range of topics, providing context and deep background to the news stories of the day.