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China says US will ‘pay a price’ for Beijing 2022 diplomatic boycott
Chinese officials have hit back at the US 'diplomatic boycott' of Beijing 2022, saying the move violates the Olympic charter and reiterating an earlier promise of "resolute countermeasures
US confirms diplomatic boycott of Beijing 2022, China promises response
The US government will not send officials to the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics next year in a 'diplomatic boycott' that it says is based on concerns over human rights issues in China
Bilibili takes another stride into sport with FA Cup rights
Chinese streaming platform Bilibili has acquired the exclusive digital media rights in China for the English FA Cup in a three-season deal, 2021-22 to 2023-24
AC Milan further establishes China presence with launch on Kuaishou
Italian football club AC Milan has launched an official channel on Chinese social video platform Kuaishou as part of plans to reinforce its presence in the country
Skating Grand Prix final in Japan called off after border closure
The International Skating Union Grand Prix of Figure Skating Final will not take place in Osaka next week as originally planned due to Japan closing its borders as part of measures to address the new Omicron…
Second Chinese F1 Grand Prix edges closer to reality
A second annual Formula 1 grand prix in China is “100 per cent” realistic, series’ chief executive Stefano Domenicali has said.
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Huya acquires exclusive rights for LoL Demacia Cup
Chinese streaming platform Huya has acquired exclusive media rights in China for the 2021 edition of the upcoming League of Legends 2021 Demacia Cup esports competition
WTA suspends tournaments in China over Peng Shuai affair
The Women's Tennis Association has suspended its tournaments in China, citing concerns about the welfare of Peng Shuai
EASL unveils inaugural season plans, including new team in Hong Kong
The first edition of the ambitious new East Asian Super League basketball competition will tip off in October 2022, with teams from Japan, Korea, the Philippines and Chinese Taipei taking part under agreements…
Half-finished Guangzhou Evergrande stadium ‘to be auctioned’
The site of a headline-making 100,000-seater football stadium in Guanghzou being built by troubled Chinese property developer Evergrande has been reclaimed by the local government and will be auctioned…
Australia’s NBL agrees media rights deal in China with Dongqiudi
Chinese digital sports platform Dongqiudi has acquired rights for Australia's National Basketball League in a two-season deal, covering 2021-22 and 2022-23
Beijing diplomatic boycott ‘a meaningless gesture’ says World Athletics’ Coe
A potential diplomatic boycott of the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympic Games by the US or other Western countries would be “a meaningless gesture”, the World Athletics president Sebastian Coe has said.
Peng Shuai says she is ‘safe and well’ in call with Thomas Bach
Chinese tennis player Peng Shuai assured International Olympic Committee president Thomas Bach that she is "safe and well" during a 30-minute video call yesterday (Sunday)
Huya adds ESL Gaming events to esports offering
Chinese digital platform Huya has acquired exclusive rights in the country to events sanctioned by esports organisation ESL Gaming
Sky Deutschland appoints Bundesliga International’s Stüber as sports rights head
Pay-television broadcaster Sky Deutschland has hired former Bundesliga International executive Patrick Stüber as its head of sports rights and commercialisation.
WTA chief executive calls for clarity on safety of Peng Shuai
Steve Simon, the chief executive of the Women’s Tennis Association (WTA), has requested “independent and verifiable proof” that Chinese player Peng Shuai is safe amid growing concerns over her whereabouts.
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US diplomatic boycott of Beijing 2022 ‘still under consideration’
The US government is still considering a 'diplomatic boycott' of the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics to signal concern over alleged human rights abuses by China, according to news reports
Formula 1 faces watershed moment in China after securing first local driver
Formula 1 will have its first Chinese driver next season in a development that could transform the sport's standing in the giant Asian market