Fresh unverified footage of Peng Shuai was posted online by a state-affiliated journalist on Sunday as international concern persists for the Chinese tennis star after she publicly accused a former vice-premier of forcing her to have sex.

Chinese reporter posts fresh unverified footage of Tennis star Peng Shuai online- WATCH

International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Thomas Bach interacted virtually in a 30-minute long video call with the Chinese tennis player Peng Shuai, who was apparently 'missing' after alleging that a powerful Chinese politician sexually assaulted her.

'Relieved' IOC president Thomas Bach interacts with Chinese tennis star Peng Shuai in a video call

In another attempt to assure the world that Chinese tennis player Peng Shuai is safe, two new video clips emerged on the social media platform. Hu Xijin, whose Twitter bio says he is editor-in-chief of the Global Times, posted clips to push a narrative that the tennis player is fine.

Peng Shuai: China uses state media to push narrative she's fine, WTA not convinced