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In this week's China sports industry round-up: China invests in its basketball legacy | Klay Thompson launches charity project in Guiyang | World Cup sponsors Hisense could face fine in wake of new partnership

The International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF) has signed on as the first International Federation (IF) to partner with newly-formed anti-doping body the International Testing Agency (ITA).

The International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF) has entered into investment agreements with its continental bodies in Europe and Latin America as part of a wider effort to expand the presence of the sport in regions around the world.

The International Basketball Federation (Fiba) has today (Wednesday) signed off on a licensing deal for the 2019 World Cup in China and also revealed plans to open a new basketball academy in the country.

A new international organisation dedicated to protecting human rights in the world of sport has launched in Geneva.

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has revealed the results of the largest ever market research project into the sport, with the report detailing a strong emphasis on Twenty20 as a development format and strong public interest in cricket becoming an Olympic sport.

World football’s governing body Fifa has stepped up its fan engagement efforts for the ongoing World Cup in Russia by agreeing a partnership with US technology and camera company Snap Inc.

World Rugby has confirmed Romania and Brazil will host the next two editions of its U20 Trophy national team youth tournament in 2018 and 2019, respectively.

Lukas Hinder has tendered his resignation as president of the World DanceSport Federation (WDSF), stating the decision has been made in an effort to further the organisation’s position in the sports market as it prepares to be showcased at the forthcoming summer Youth Olympic Games.

At the heart of the popularity of the NBA is how the organisation drives its social media strategy by engaging players and attracting younger audiences.

Gregory Verpoorten has confirmed he will not seek re-election as president of the Badminton Europe (BEC) continental governing body.

The International Basketball Federation (Fiba) has approved a new competitions system for women’s national team events, while it has also handed a long-term contract extension to secretary general Patrick Baumann.

Josef Fendt has been re-elected as president of the International Luge Federation (FIL), extending his long-running tenure as head of the organisation.

Automobile Club de l'Ouest (ACO), organiser of the 24 Hours of Le Mans endurance motorsport event, is to launch an esports series in partnership with digital media platform Motorsport Network.

The United Soccer League on Thursday announced a partnership with WSC Sports that will harness WSC’s technology platform to automate and simplify USL’s video-creation capabilities.

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has moved to suspend all direct financial payments to the International Biathlon Union (IBU) until a series of demands are met concerning reform of the body amid its administration crisis.