Last week, Yao Ming, the former NBA star, said he and Chinese sports figures had “a pleasant chat” when they visited with Peng in December, posing for photos that were posted on social media in what appeared to be a campaign in response to international demands that Peng be allowed to talk freely. He added that he has known Peng for about 20 years (via the Associated Press).

Source: Washington Post January 23, 2022 18:43 UTC