7 Chinese celebrities, business people, and activists who disappeared after speaking out about the Communist Party or powerful people

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Chinese tennis star Peng Shuai is among an alarming number of Chinese celebrities who have disappeared after they made critical comments about the government or powerful people.

US tennis star Noami Osaka voiced her concerns over Peng's disappearance with a tweet on Tuesday using the hashtag #WhereisPengShuai.

"I was recently informed of a fellow tennis player that has gone missing shortly after revealing that she has been sexually abused," Osaka. "Censorship is never ok at any cost, I hope Peng Shuai and her family are safe and ok. I'm in shock of the current situation and I'm sending love and light her way."

Zhao Wei was blacklisted from social media and her whereabouts were unknown after the government cracked down on pop culture influences.The whereabouts of Chinese actress Zhao Wei became a mystery in August after she was apparently blacklisted from social media by the Beijing authorities, according toreported that it was part of an effort by Beijing to target the pop-culture industry for what it sees as "unhealthy influences for young people.

Rumors spread that Zhao fled to France with her husband, where the two own a vineyard outside Bordeaux. Zhao denied the rumors in a since-deleted Instagram post, claiming she was with family in Beijing, according to the Hollywood Reporter.Artist Ai Weiwei was disappeared and detained for months after he criticized the government.

Dissident Chinese artist Ai Weiwei waves from the entrance of his studio after being released on bail in Beijing.Chinese artist Ai Weiwei has long been considered a dissident who has been critical of China's government.

 

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