China
Fake news | Major brands take on China’s counterfeiters
With New Balance beating 'parasite brands' in a Chinese court and Liverpool FC launching a cut-price kit to beat the counterfeiters, major brands are clearly taking the theft of intellectual property seriously. Mark Dreyer finds out more.
WCF launches World Series of Curling, expands World Championships
The World Curling Federation (WCF) has revealed details of a new four-leg World Series event, while its member associations have also voted to increase the number of teams at its World Championships.
Chinese city to host World Longboard Surfing Championship
The International Surfing Association (ISA) has awarded hosting rights for the 2018 edition of its World Longboard Championship to the Chinese city of Wanning.
LPGA cancels Alisports-backed tournament
The Ladies Professional Golf Association (LPGA) has been forced to cancel a tournament scheduled for Shanghai next month after failing to receive local government approval for the event.
Real Madrid forges China-focused partnership with Lai Sun Group
Spanish LaLiga football team Real Madrid has entered into a partnership with Hong Kong-based conglomerate Lai Sun Group, through which a new club-related interactive experience will launch in China.
World Match Racing Tour heads to China for season finale
Sailing’s World Match Racing Tour (WMRT) has reached an agreement for Shenzhen to host the final leg of its 2017 season, with the event to coincide with the city’s staging of the China Cup.
Lagardère Sports launches Shanghai office
The Lagardère Sports agency has today (Tuesday) launched a new office in the Chinese city of Shanghai.
China reiterates foreign investment warning
The Chinese State Council has today (Friday) released a document urging domestic companies to curb investments in overseas sports, property and entertainment properties to avoid the risk of taking on too much debt.
China to form men’s ice hockey league
China is set to launch a men’s ice hockey league next year to aid preparations for the 2022 winter Olympic and Paralympic Games in Beijing, according to Xinhua.
Southampton seals Chinese takeover
English Premier League football club Southampton has announced that it has concluded a takeover deal with Jisheng Gao, owner of Chinese company Lander Sports Development.
Shanghai set to host 2019 World Wushu Championships
Shanghai is set to be awarded hosting rights for the 2019 World Wushu Championships after the Chinese city emerged as the only bidder for the event.
Shenzhen forges development fund for sports industry
The Chinese city of Shenzhen has established a new development fund for its sports industry which is set to receive an annual investment of CNY200m (€25.4m/$29.6m) for the period spanning 2017 to 2020.
Digitally native | Rights-holders look to replicate NBA’s success in China
China’s sports industry is booming and western rights-holders want a piece of the action. John Reynolds looks at the digital strategies employed by major rights holders.
Ping An rejects talk of Manchester United investment
Chinese insurance company Ping An has denied that it is the entity at the centre of reports linking English Premier League football club Manchester United with Chinese investment.
FIG to form Parkour World Cup series
The International Gymnastics Federation (FIG) has confirmed that it will launch a Parkour World Cup Series later this year in cooperation with the International Festival of Extreme Sports (FISE).
UFC to host first event in China
The Ultimate Fighting Championship mixed martial arts series will stage its first event in mainland China later this year.
China urges caution over foreign investment
The Chinese Ministry of Commerce has urged domestic companies to tread carefully when investing in overseas properties such as sports teams.
Chinese Super League clubs respond to expulsion threat
Chinese Super League (CSL) clubs have moved to deny allegations of financial irregularity amid threats from the Chinese Football Association (CFA) that teams could be suspended from the competition.