A new video, allegedly of missing Chinese tennis player Peng Shuai, was released on Sunday by Chinese state media, in which she appears as a guest at a Beijing tournament.
On November 2, Shuai accused former Chinese Vice Premier, Zhang Gaoli, of sexually assaulting her.
In a Weibo post that was deleted half an hour later, per The Guardian, Shuai alleged that Zhang had forced her into having sexual intercourse after inviting her to his house to play the game with him and his wife three years ago.
She also said that she and Zhang had previously had consensual relations, detailing that she'd no evidence to corroborate her claims, but was determined to share her story, nonetheless.
Shuai had not been seen in public since the ordeal, CBS Sports reported. On Wednesday, November 17, a letter said to have been written by Shuai was released by Chinese state media, alleging that she was fine, "not missing", and at home.
However, doubts about the letter's authenticity started circulating on social media, after it appeared on the Twitter account of CGTN, an English-language television channel broadcast by China.
Now, it appears that the tennis player was seen at a tennis match in Beijing on Sunday, November 21.
The latest footage of the 35-year-old player was released by the editor-in-chief of Global Times, Hu Xijinon on Twitter.
Another video was shared by state media on Saturday where Peng is seen smiling at a restaurant.
The chief of the Women’s Tennis Association said it is "insufficient" to ease concerns at this time.
The 67-second video appears to show the former Wimbledon doubles champion, who hasn't been heard from directly for over two weeks, smiling and laughing while having dinner with her coach and friends in a restaurant.
It was one of two clips posted on Twitter by Mr. Hu, who claimed that the video "clearly shows they are shot on Saturday Beijing time".
The chair and CEO of the Women’s Tennis Association Steve Simon said: "While it is positive to see her, it remains unclear if she is free and able to make decisions and take actions on her own, without coercion or external interference."
"This video alone is insufficient," he added. "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. I have been clear about what needs to happen and our relationship with China is at a crossroads."
