China
IOC praises Beijing 2022 for sustainability efforts
The International Olympic Committee’s (IOC) Coordination Commission has praised the Beijing 2022 Organising Committee for its efforts relating to sustainability ahead of the Chinese capital’s staging of the winter Games.
South Korea President proposes joint World Cup bid with North Korea
South Korean President Moon Jae-in has said the country could join forces with neighbouring North Korea in a joint bid for the Fifa 2030 World Cup, while Hong Kong has expressed an interest in joining China in its effort to land hosting rights to a future edition of the national football team tournament.
Lander plans huge ‘sports town’ in China
Chinese company Lander Sports Development has agreed a partnership with the local Pengzhou government to construct a new ‘sports town’ in the city at an estimated cost of 4 billion yen (€526bn/$588.3bn).
Canadian Women’s Hockey League adds Chinese franchise
The Canadian Women’s Hockey League (CWHL) has expanded the ice hockey club competition into China by adding a new franchise in the city of Shenzhen.
Messi targets Chinese market with Nanjing theme park
Argentinian football superstar Lionel Messi has joined forces with Spanish agency Mediapro and Chinese media company the Phoenix Group to launch a theme park in the Chinese city of Nanjing.
Marathon men | Wanda makes a bet on China’s marathon boom
With Dalian Wanda now looking to help build China's road-running market, Mark Dreyer looks at the challenges that must still be overcome.
Yao Capital seeks to step up investment deals with US fund
Yao Capital, a private equity firm co-founded by former Chinese basketball star Yao Ming, is to launch a US-dollar fund to invest in overseas sports properties with ties to the Chinese market.
Chengdu to host first-ever Urban Cycling World Championships
The International Cycling Union (UCI) has announced that the inaugural edition of its Urban Cycling World Championships will take place in the Chinese city of Chengdu later this year.
China seeks to crack down on CSL transfer spending
The Chinese Football Association (CFA) has made its latest move to curb spending in the top-tier Super League by introducing a rule that dictates that some clubs must donate the same amount of money they spend on transfers to a government-run youth fund.
Chinese sports equipment firm seeks expansion with new unit
Chinese sports equipment manufacturer Jiangsu Jinling has said it will invest CNY100m (€13.2m/$14.5m) to boost its growth by forming a Shanghai-based wholly-owned sports industry unit.
Alisports to take Aiba events to next level
The International Boxing Association (Aiba) has sealed a global marketing partnership with the Alisports arm of Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba Group that will lead to the development of a new internet television channel for the global governing body.
Dalian Wanda adds World Marathon Majors to sporting portfolio
Chinese conglomerate Dalian Wanda has struck its latest major sports deal by agreeing a strategic partnership with the World Marathon Majors (WMM) group that will lead to new races being developed in China and the wider Asia-Pacific region.
Wuhan extends hosting rights to Asian badminton showpiece
The Chinese city of Wuhan has signed a new three-year deal to continue to host badminton’s individual Asia Championships, the sport’s flagship event on the continent.
Alisports engaged to transform Suzhou into influential sports city
The Alisports division of Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba has entered into a strategic partnership with Suzhou which aims to transform the Chinese city into a major player in the international sports market within three to five years.
Creative Artists Agency and CMC team up to form CAA China
Sports and entertainment giant Creative Artists Agency has joined forces with CMC Capital Partners, a leading Chinese investor in the sports and entertainment sectors, in a move that will lead to the formation of CAA China.
REPORT | The Future of Olympic Games Media Consumption – Executive Summary
A free report, commissioned from SportBusiness by the Budapest 2024 Olympic Games bid, surveying attitudes to, and media consumption habits around, the Olympic Games.
NHL to hold pre-season games in China
The NHL North American ice hockey league has confirmed plans to stage two annual pre-season games in China from later this year.
ASO takes Tour de France to China with new events
Amaury Sport Organisation (ASO) has formalised its plans to take the Tour de France brand into China by unveiling two events that are set to take place following this year’s edition of the cycling showpiece.