China

China will increase the number of doping tests by up to 60 per cent over the next three years, officials said on Thursday.

Former Manchester United chief executive Peter Kenyon believes that hostile takeover bids of the Old Trafford club are inevitable because they are a PLC.

China’s most revered sports star, Yao Ming has singed a deal to promote in-car navigation systems made by Garmin International.

Champ Car bosses have signed a deal confirming the series will race in China next year.

Rowing is to make its Paralympic Games debut in Beijing in 2008. The Games will run from September 6-17.

Editorial Director Kevin Roberts takes a look at the events of the last seven days.

Australian sports marketing company, Elite Sports Properties (ESP), and China Sports Industries (CSI), have opened a joint venture office in Shanghai, China.

Beijing 2008 has begun the second phase of its sponsorship programme for the 2008 Summer Olympic Games.

Editorial director Kevin Roberts reviews the issues of the past seven days.

China Team has struck a deal with the cash-strapped French syndicate, Le Defi, which will see a Chinese entry in the America’s Cup for the first ever time.

The Champ Car World Series has reached an agreement to stage a race in Beijing, China in 2006.

The (West Australian) State Government is to end its contract with the motorsport event Rally Australia in 2006, citing concerns over the economic viability of the event.

Speedo has extended its sponsorship of the world’s most successful long distance swimmer, Australian Grant Hackett.

C-Zone, China’s premier sports and brand marketing conference, has been launched and is set to take place in Shanghai on June 8 to 9 this year

The Davis Cup by BNP Paribas first round ties on March 4-6 delivered strong television ratings and market shares around the world.

IEC can now boast five Asian Championships in Olympic sports ahead of SPORTELAsia.