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Chinese tennis star Peng Shuai said she is safe in video call, says International Olympic Committee

International Olympic Committee president Thomas Bach held a video phone call with three-time Olympian Peng Shuai, the Olympics governing body announced on Sunday, amid a wave of global concern about Peng’s wellbeing and whereabouts. The two were accompanied on the…

Marc Barman
October 1, 2023

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Peng Shuai allegation: Who is Zhang Gaoli, the former face of China’s Winter Olympics preparations

Before retiring as vice premier, Zhang Gaoli was the face of China’s organizing efforts ahead of the 2022 Winter Olympics. As the head of a government working group on the Beijing Games, Zhang inspected venue construction sites, visited athletes, unveiled…

Marc Barman
September 27, 2023