The editor-in-chief of the state-controlled Global Times is spreading the images on Twitter.

A tactic from the Chinese government to defend itself against criticism from the outside world, according to SVT's correspondent Ulrika Bergsten.

- It is hoped that the pressure on China to investigate these accusations will disappear and that this matter can be put aside, she says.

It was on November 2 that Peng Shuai published a post in which she accused former Deputy Prime Minister Zhang Gaoli of sexual abuse.

Within half an hour, the post disappeared, and even Peng Shuai himself suddenly disappeared from the public eye.

The increase has provoked strong reactions in the tennis world.

The women's tennis body WTA threatens to stop organizing tournaments in the country if they do not investigate the allegations against Zhang Gaoli and stop censoring Peng Shuai.

The new images have not changed their position, according to chairman Steve Simon.

What does China gain from spreading the images?

Listen to correspondent Ulrika Bergsten in the clip.