China

Research into World Cup 2002 viewing figures has revealed that more soccer fans watched the World Cup finals on TV in Thailand than co-host nation South Korea.

IEC in Sports, the Stockholm-based sports marketing agency has moved into athlete representation and signed China’s first and only winter Olympic Games gold medalist, Yang Yang (pictured).

IEC in Sports, the Stockholm-based sports marketing agency has moved into athlete representation and signed China’s first and only winter Olympic Games gold medalist, Yang Yang (pictured).

One of China's three overseas-listed portals has recorded improved results for the second quarter on the back of World Cup promotions.

One of China's three overseas-listed portals has recorded improved results for the second quarter on the back of World Cup promotions.

English Premiership football club Everton has signed a two-year shirt sponsorship deal with China Kejian Company which is thought to be worth about £1m ($1.6m).

English Premiership football club Everton has signed a two-year shirt sponsorship deal with China Kejian Company which is thought to be worth about £1m ($1.6m).

Motorcycling franchise the MotoGP is moving into China after an agreement was reached to build an expansive new circuit in the country.

Motorcycling franchise the MotoGP is moving into China after an agreement was reached to build an expansive new circuit in the country.

Sir Jackie Stewart, the president of the British Racing Drivers Club has warned Britain that Silverstone could still be dropped from the Grand Prix circuit.

Sir Jackie Stewart, the president of the British Racing Drivers Club has warned Britain that Silverstone could still be dropped from the Grand Prix circuit.

Virtual imaging firm Princeton Video Image (PVI) is focusing on the development of applications for interactive TV after signing a deal with the NDS Group.

Virtual imaging firm Princeton Video Image (PVI) is focusing on the development of applications for interactive TV after signing a deal with the NDS Group.

The choice of Chinese centre Yao Ming as first pick in the National Basketball Association (NBA) Draft this week promises great things for the franchise's international appeal.

The choice of Chinese centre Yao Ming as first pick in the National Basketball Association (NBA) Draft this week promises great things for the franchise's international appeal.

Formula One supremo Bernie Ecclestone intends to make dramatic changes to the Formula One venue calendar for the 2004 season.