That statement came after new video emerged Saturday purporting to show Peng, but before Sunday’s clips. In a letter Friday, Simon called on China’s ambassador to the US to prove Peng is safe and investigate her accusations of sexual assault.Ī spokesperson from the United Kingdom’s Foreign Office said China should “urgently provide verifiable evidence of her safety and whereabouts,” according to Britain’s Press Association. The UN Human Rights Office has called for an investigation into her allegations of sexual assault. CNN cannot independently verify the two video clips or confirm when they were filmed.īeijing is facing growing worldwide pressure over Peng’s whereabouts, including from the United Nations, the United States government, and the world’s biggest tennis stars.
Throughout the videos Peng says very little but is seen smiling.
On Sunday, members of Chinese state media released more videos on social media purporting to show Peng at a tennis event for teenagers in Beijing. CNN could not independently verify the clip or confirm when it was filmed. Peng Shuai is seen in a still from a video released by a member of Chinese state media, purportedly showing her at a tennis event Sunday. The name of the restaurant matches what’s shown in this video posted by Hu Xijin, editor-in-chief of state-run tabloid Global Times. In his tweet, Ding claims the dinner is at Beijing Yibin Guesthouse. We’re at this restaurant in Beijing that’s gone viral online, just finished dinner.” You can see it’s Sunday, at the end of November, so it’s like a year-end final,” Zhang said in the video.Īnother man, under the name Ding Li, also tweeted the same video and several new photos of Peng with him and others. “So the players in tomorrow’s game are the champions during the past nine tours in the past three months. So it’s estimated there will be fewer players, but the kids are still very enthusiastic,” Zhang added. “We had larger-scale games before, but because of the pandemic, two tours have been affected. “Oh, November 21, tomorrow is November 21, we will have the final game at Zuanshi,” Zhang continued. Originally, we planned to have 10 tours in three months, isn’t tomorrow November 20? We have long planned… “īut one of the two women quickly corrected him, saying, “21st.” (Photo by Fred Lee/Getty Images) Fred Lee/Getty ImagesĪnalysis: Women's tennis is challenging the Chinese government - and it shows no sign of backing downĪt some point, according to CNN translation, Zhang said, “Yes, this year is different from last year, because of the pandemic. MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 21: Shuai Peng of China in action during her Women's Singles first round match against Nao Hibino of Japan on day two of the 2020 Australian Open at Melbourne Park on Januin Melbourne, Australia. I have been clear about what needs to happen and our relationship with China is at a crossroads,” Simon’s statement said. As I have stated from the beginning, I remain concerned about Peng Shuai’s health and safety and that the allegation of sexual assault is being censored and swept under the rug.
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Simon on Saturday expressed relief at seeing Peng, but he said, “it remains unclear if she is free and able to make decisions and take actions on her own, without coercion or external interference.”ĬNN has been unable to independently verify the videos or confirm when they were filmed. But there has been no verifiable direct communication with Peng since that time – and international pressure has been building on China over her situation. Peng, who is one of China’s most recognizable sports stars, had accused former Vice Premier Zhang Gaoli of coercing her into sex at his home, according to screenshots of a since-deleted social media post dated November 2. New video of Chinese tennis star Peng Shuai released on Saturday is insufficient to allay concerns about her health and safety, the head of the Women’s Tennis Association (WTA) said.
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