Zhang Gaoli: official accused by Peng Shuai remains out of public eye

While the world has wondered about the fate of the tennis star, the former Chinese vice-premier has remained silent

For the past three weeks, the world has been asking #WhereIsPengShuai, after the Chinese tennis star alleged on social media she was sexually assaulted by a former senior government official.

Peng's allegations, published on Weibo in a post, were shocking and quickly censored. She was not seen for almost three weeks, prompting an international campaign calling for information on her whereabouts and wellbeing.