The Paris Olympics are in full swing, and the eyes of sports fans around the world are focused on this quadrennial sporting event.
In the table tennis mixed doubles competition, the golden pair of Sun Yingsha and Wang Chuqin won the gold medal and won another gold for the Chinese delegation! Let the national audience rejoice.
At this time, a pre-match training video quietly went viral on the Internet. In the video, table tennis legend Deng Yaping is giving surprise guidance to Sun Yingsha and Wang Chuqin.
What people don't know is that Deng Yaping has been entangled in public opinion since she retired, and she has been questioned by netizens in negative news······
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She is riddled with public opinion
Deng Yaping's brilliant record is legendary in the table tennis world.
Since representing her country at the Olympics in 1992, she has won four gold medals at the Olympics. In addition, Deng Yaping also won a total of 18 world championship titles in various world championships, showing amazing strength and dominance.
What's even more amazing is that Deng Yaping has maintained the ranking of No. 1 in the world for 8 consecutive years, an achievement that no one has been able to surpass so far.
Her outstanding skills and outstanding results have earned her the reputation of "Queen of Table Tennis" and become one of the representatives of Chinese table tennis.
Deng Yaping's achievements not only shocked the world at the time, but are still unattainable today. The record she set has become the goal of future generations of athletes, and it is also an important part of the glorious history of Chinese table tennis.
However, Deng Yaping has recently fallen into the whirlpool of public opinion due to a number of negative news, which is in stark contrast to the glory of the past.
Is it true or false to burn the country 2 billion?
Deng Yaping's academic background is impressive. She holds a bachelor's degree in foreign languages from Tsinghua University, a master's degree in modern Chinese history from the University of Nottingham, and a doctorate in land economics from the University of Cambridge.
This academic resume demonstrates her academic pursuits and knowledge beyond her athletic career.
However, good athletes and academic achievements do not mean that you can also be comfortable in the business world. As a legend in the table tennis world, Deng Yaping faces a lot of challenges in the cross-border business field.
There is a clear gap between professional background and business practice, which takes time and experience to fill.
Still, Ms. Deng was appointed general manager of Instant Search, a national key project with ambitions to surpass search giants like Baidu and Google.
The project got off to a smooth start, with an office, a professional support team, and the blessing of business celebrities, and not only that, but it is said that the state has allocated 2 billion yuan for project funding. Together, these factors have driven multiple waves of investment and injected strong impetus into the project.
With her popularity and influence, Deng Yaping has successfully attracted the attention of many investors. Her ambitious claim to build a Chinese search engine that can compete with international giants has sparked the imagination and expectations of many people.
However, the path from elite athlete to successful business leader is bound to be fraught with challenges and uncertainties.
Deng Yaping's excellent performance as an athlete and her overseas study experience made the senior management have high hopes for her. They believe that such a person with both an international perspective and excellent ability should be able to succeed in the business world as well.
However, the reality is far more complex and grim than imagined.
As a non-professional background, Deng Yaping is directly responsible for such an important search engine project and faces huge challenges.
She had to learn and adapt quickly in a short period of time, while also facing fierce competition from industry giants such as Google, Baidu, and Sogou. This is undoubtedly a difficult battle.
Unfortunately, three years later, the "Search Now" project was forced to accept the takeover, declaring the business venture a failure. Investors were deeply disappointed by this result, and the pressure of public opinion increased sharply.
In the face of the flood of doubts and criticisms, Deng Yaping initially maintained the attitude of "those who are clean are self-purifying" and chose to remain silent.
However, as the pressure of public opinion continued to increase, Deng Yaping finally decided to clarify through an interview. She said that "Instant Search" is not a national project, and the total investment is only 500 million yuan, which includes the funds of all investors.
The clarification sought to quell speculation about the size and nature of the project, but it also had to admit that it had lost under pressure.
At the same time, the rumor of "burning up 2 billion" was very loud on the Internet, which brought more pressure on Deng Yaping's public opinion. In this regard, Liu Jun, the former project leader and former vice president of Google, stood up to refute the rumors.
He made it clear that "it's not as much as 2 billion", adding that "there really is so much money and time to do it a long time ago".
After clarifying the rumors that bothered her the most, netizens discovered another "inappropriateness" about Deng Yaping.
Kneel down to foreigners?
In an environment where athletes generally give up their studies, Deng Yaping's choice is particularly different. After retiring from the army, she resolutely decided to study at Tsinghua University, paving an unusual path for her future.
After graduation, Deng Yaping went to the United Kingdom to study for a doctorate at the world-renowned University of Cambridge, showing her thirst for knowledge and dedication to self-improvement.
However, just when Deng Yaping was about to finish her studies and usher in a new peak in her life, an unexpected controversy quietly came.
At the graduation ceremony of Cambridge University, Deng Yaping's photo of kneeling down to receive her diploma in accordance with the school's tradition spread widely on the domestic Internet, causing an uproar.
Public opinion boiled instantly, and many netizens believed that Deng Yaping, as a Chinese, had no reason to kneel to foreigners. Critics believe that this act is detrimental to the dignity of the nation.
Some netizens stressed that Chinese knees should only kneel to heaven and earth parents, and Deng Yaping, as a well-known athlete, represents the image of China and should not make such a move.
In the face of surging doubts and criticism, Deng Yaping chose to stand up and explain. She said kneeling in front of the College Tutor to receive her diploma was a necessary part of the University of Cambridge and that the ceremony was available to all students, regardless of nationality.
Deng Yaping also clarified that it was not the Pope who awarded her the certificate, but the tutor of the academy.
However, Deng Yaping's explanation did not quell the controversy, but public opinion later intensified because of her son, what is going on?
Foreign nationality?
Deng Yaping's life after retiring was not smooth sailing, and she was caught in public opinion storms many times. Among them, the controversy over her son's nationality is particularly eye-catching.
The cause of the incident was that Deng Yaping's son Lin Hanming was born in France. As soon as this news came out, it immediately aroused questions from netizens. Many people don't understand why Deng Yaping chose to produce abroad.
As time went on, Deng Yaping's protective measures for her son sparked more speculation. She insisted that her son not be allowed to appear in public, explaining that this was to prevent the child from being targeted by people with ulterior motives. However, this approach has raised more questions and speculation.
Public opinion began to speculate whether Deng Yaping had an ulterior secret. Some people questioned whether she was ready to join France, and there were rumors that Deng Yaping sent her children abroad to enjoy life.
What's more, it is questioned that Deng Yaping's real purpose of studying abroad is to obtain foreign nationality for her children. These speculations and rumors spread rapidly on the Internet, bringing huge pressure on Deng Yaping's public opinion.
In the face of these doubts and speculations, many netizens asked Deng Yaping to publicly explain the situation. They believe that as a public figure, Deng Yaping has a responsibility to clarify these doubts in order to quell public speculation.
Faced with constant doubts and speculation, Deng Yaping finally decided to take action to clarify the facts. She chose a direct and powerful way - to show her and her son's passports.
This move is undoubtedly to prove his innocence, and at the same time a powerful response to those groundless speculations.
The release of the passport not only quelled the controversy over nationality, but also gave the public a chance to learn more about Deng Yaping's son, Lin Hanming.
With the passage of time, people gradually discovered that Lin Hanming inherited his parents' excellent sports genes, especially in table tennis, showing extraordinary talent and skills. This discovery has shifted people's attention from questioning to appreciation and anticipation of Deng Yaping's family.
In 2017, an important news came: Lin Hanming was successfully selected for the second team of Beijing table tennis. This news not only confirms Lin Hanming's outstanding performance in table tennis, but also strongly proves the fact that he has been living and training in China.
This news is like a hammer, completely shattering the previous speculation that Lin Hanming was sent abroad to enjoy life.
As these facts gradually surfaced, the previous online attacks on Deng Yaping began to dissipate.
Those netizens who once questioned Deng Yaping's motives had to face the facts: Deng Yaping and her family have always been patriotic, and their choice did not violate their loyalty to the motherland.
This shift reflects the complexity and volatility of public opinion. In the case of incomplete information, people are prone to subjective judgments and guesses.
However, when the truth comes to the surface, voices of reason and justice are often able to gain the upper hand.
Ms. Deng's experience has also provided valuable lessons for other public figures. In the face of doubts, disclosing relevant information in a timely manner and speaking with facts is often the most effective way to resolve disputes.
At the same time, it also reminds us that when judging public figures, we should remain rational and restrained, and avoid being easily misled by rumors and speculation.
epilogue
Overall, the development of this incident fully demonstrates how public figures respond to the pressure of public opinion and respond to doubts with facts and actions in the information age.
At the same time, it also reminds us that in this era of rapid information dissemination, it is crucial to maintain rational thinking and avoid blindly following trends and subjective assumptions to build a healthy online public opinion environment.
Resources
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China Jiangsu Net
Beijing Daily