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 ...

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 ...

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

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 ...

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 ...

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

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

The 2025 China Open promises to be one of the most compelling tournaments on the WTA calendar this year. As part of the prestigious WTA 1000 series, the event is scheduled to officially take place ...