Concerns remain after Peng Shuai's video call
The World Tennis Association has voiced concern over a video call in which Peng Shuai claimed to be in safe hands. The Chinese tennis star has been missing for nearly a month. Ramy Inocencio reports.
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The World Tennis Association has voiced concern over a video call in which Peng Shuai claimed to be in safe hands. The Chinese tennis star has been missing for nearly a month. Ramy Inocencio reports.
The International Olympic Committee claims to have held a second video call with Peng Shuai and says the tennis star "appeared to be safe and well, given the difficult situation she is in." But that's not good enough for the Women's Tennis Association, which canceled all future tennis tournaments until Peng's safety can be guaranteed. Elizabeth Palmer reports.
Peng told French newspaper L'Equipe that she never accused a Chinese official of sexual assault, calling it an "enormous misunderstanding," according to The Associated Press.
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The White House is calling for "independent, verifiable proof" of the whereabouts of Peng Shuai, who went missing after accusing a top Communist party leader of sexual assault. Now authorities are questioning the authenticity of an email alleging to be from the athlete saying she is fine. Ramy Inocencio reports.
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"China's leaders have left the WTA with no choice," Wednesday's announcement said.
Peng Shuai, who accused a former Chinese government official of sexual assault, appeared in a video call with the International Olympic Committee. The appearance eased some concerns, but questions remain about her safety. Tom Hanson has the latest.
The IOC's account of Thomas Bach's call with Peng Shuai, even combined with other images of her over the weekend, may fail to convince the world she is really safe and well.
Republican Senator Ted Cruz said he supported a diplomatic boycott of the Olympics in China in 2022, and he said there are reasons to be "deeply, deeply skeptical" of tennis star Peng Shuai's reappearance.
The three-time Olympian and former Wimbledon champion had not been seen in public since she accused a senior leader of sexual assault.
China's Foreign Ministry claims it's "not aware" of global concerns over the disappearance of Peng Shuai following her online claim of sexual assault by a senior politician.
Peng, who was once ranked No. 1 in women's doubles, accused a former Chinese state official of sexual assault.