Chinese tennis star pung swi is seen smiling ear to ear in a video call with the international olympic committee. The i o c says pung told them she's safe and well and asked for her privacy. Alongside, she allegedly had a phone conversation through zoom with thomas pak ofthe of the i o c. A number of players have tried to get in touch with punctue but have been unsuccessful.
A tennis star accused a former top Chinese official of sexual assault. Then she vanished. Now her case is changing sports in China.
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