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Seeking men’s approval? Chinese tennis star criticised for glamorous photo shoot with trophy

After Chinese tennis player Zheng Qinwen won the China Open in early October, a series of photos showing her in a white dress and studded high heels, holding the trophy on the Great Wall, unexpectedly drew criticism from female internet users who accused the athlete of trying to please men and of not looking like an independent woman. Chinese social media celebrated Zheng’s victory, which made…

Seeking men’s approval? Chinese tennis star criticised for glamorous photo shoot with trophy

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