As the World Cup grips North America this summer, China will again watch from the sidelines, while its fans cheer on unlikely amateur soccer stars — from delivery drivers to villagers — now playing in ...

World Cup team send-offs are usually a grand event. Rigorously selected players dressed in dapper suits, waving at fans ...

Although its national team didn't qualify for this summer's World Cup, China's influence on the sport continues to grow.

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. China lost 2-0 to Australia in Hangzhou this week, condemning the hosts to finishing bottom of ...

Besides, local sports brands have been benefiting from the renewed "patriotism" of Chinese consumers. For example, Anta has ...

XIAMEN, FUJIAN, CHINA, July 7, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The global sporting goods industry is witnessing a dynamic shift, with China emerging as a pivotal force ...

Doping allegations surrounding China’s swimming team overshadowed events in the pool at the Paris Olympics, bringing the sport’s integrity into disrepute. China has claimed recent reports of doping ...

A 12-hour-plus time difference and various streaming options are influencing how people in China watch the World Cup.

In April, Chinese President Xi Jinping visited a company that makes humanoid robots. There he floated an idea to fix the country's woeful men's soccer team. “Can we have robots join the team?” Xi was ...