The Chinese foreign ministry says people should not be “maliciously hyping up” the controversy surrounding tennis player Peng Shuai, as questions over her well-being continue. The remarks by ministry spokesman Zhao Lijian came one day after Peng gave assurances about her safety in a video meeting with the International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Thomas Bach on Sunday. The IOC video marks the first direct contact three-time Olympian Peng has had with an international sports organisation since her disappearance from the public eye nearly...