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One of the most striking issues during Albanese’s visit was his silence on significant human rights concerns and internal tremors within China. The case of Peng Shuai, a top Chinese tennis star who publicly accused a high-ranking official of sexual assault, exemplifies the darker side of China’s tightened control over dissent. Peng Shuai’s subsequent disappearance from public view after her allegations and her social media posts being swiftly erased from the internet exemplify the clampdown on free speech and dissent. Her fate remains unknown, symbolizing the oppressive environment faced by dissenters under China’s zero-tolerance policy.