Inspired by increasing public sports participation, China's central government has pledged to further stimulate sports-related consumption through a plan to back the quality development of the sports industry.
China's football reform at a crossroads2018-12-18
From a long-term perspective, China is making steady progress in its football reform and development plan which was introduced in 2015 in an effort to transform the country into a footballing powerhouse by 2050.
Messi on fire while Bale back on target in Spanish La Liga2018-12-10
Leo Messi was at his mercurial best, scoring two free kicks and setting up Luis Suarez and Ousmane Dembele for further goals as FC Barcelona extended their lead at the top of La Liga with a 4-0 win away to local rivals Espanyol on Sunday.
University to help nation realize its soccer dream2018-11-12
The University of Wollongong near Sydney and the Tottenham Hotspur Football Club of England have teamed up to launch educational programs with soccer as an extracurricular subject from January 2020, which is expected to help China realize its long-term dream of emerging as a global force in the sport.
Signing off on a Zhu-high2018-11-06
The WTA Elite Trophy Zhuhai closed the curtain on the 2018 women's pro season in fine style on Sunday, with a festival atmosphere and the continuing ascent of Chinese ace Wang Qiang serving up a treat in the southern coastal city.
Fresh victory marks new esports height2018-11-05
For millions of Chinese esports fans, this year marks a new apex of excitement for the gaming community, especially after the country's stellar showing over the weekend in a key competition.