Should there be a diplomatic boycott of China’s Winter Olympics? - a podcast by BBC Radio 4

There are continued concerns about the Chinese tennis star, Peng Shuai, despite officials from the International Olympic Committee confirming they've had a video conversation with her. The IOC said Ms Peng had assured them she was safe and well, but that she wanted her privacy respected.

Peng Shuai disappeared earlier this month shortly after claiming she'd been sexually assaulted by a former senior Communist Party official. The Women's Tennis Association says it's still not satisfied that the player is free to talk without censorship.

Justin Webb speaks to the BBC’s correspondent John Sudworth, who has moved to Taiwan after coming under pressure whilst reporting in China, and then Lord Coe, the Head of World Athletics and former Head of the British Olympic Association.

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