News Analysis A spokesperson for China’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs said the sexual scandal allegation involving a former Chinese vice premier is “not a diplomatic issue.” A couple of Chinese commentators offered different interpretations to queries from The Epoch Times. On Nov. 2, China’s top doubles tennis player Peng Shuai publicly accused former Chinese vice-premier Zhang Gaoli of sexual assault in a social media post. China’s internet police deleted her post about 20 minutes later, but it was long enough for the news to make headlines worldwide. Peng alleged that Zhang coerced her into having sex with him about ten years ago and that she later became Zhang’s mistress. She also alleged that Zhang’s wife colluded with him to invite Peng into his residence, and when Zhang assaulted Peng, his wife stood guard outside the room. Peng is one of China’s most celebrated athletes. She is 35 years old, while Zhang …