China's former Vice Premier Zhang Gaoli has made his first public appearance since Chinese tennis star Peng Shuai accused him of sexually assaulting her, attending the Communist Party Congress in Beijing Sunday.
Thought bubble, via Axios China reporter Bethany Allen-Ebrahimian: All public events at the 20th Party congress are highly choreographed. Zhang's appearance almost certainly received approval from top Communist Party figures, suggesting that his position within the party remains secure despite the allegation.
WNBA star Brittney Griner's release from prison in Russia is not a priority for the Kremlin, an aide to Russian leader Vladimir Putin said Sunday.
The big picture: President Biden and U.S. officials have pushed for the release of Griner, whom a Russian court convicted on drug charges in August. U.S. officials maintain she's been wrongfully detained.
The University of Tennessee is asking students and fans alike to help raise money for new goalposts after the old ones were ripped down during Saturday's postgame celebration.
Why it matters: The 52-49 victory — Tennessee's first time beating Alabama since 2006 — was capped by fans rushing the field and tearing down the goalposts at Neyland Stadium.
