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Competition analysis, youth development and the economics of the sports industry.

A champion team poses with the trophy at the Honor of Kings Pro League grand finals.

From Shanghai to Chengdu: China Is Becoming the Epicenter of Esports

From the Dota 2 International in Shanghai to the Honor of Kings Pro League finals, China is increasingly the epicenter of global esports. As TI 2026 nears, overseas teams are deepening their ties with the Chinese esports community.

中国时报编辑部 · 4 min read
A fitness enthusiast performs a ribbon dragon dance on a square in Xishui, Hubei province.

China's Fitness-for-All Push Reaps Benefits as More Embrace Sport

As the 18th National Fitness Day approaches, China's fitness-for-all drive is paying off. By end-2025 the country had over 5 million sports venues and 38.5 percent of residents exercising regularly, as everything from amateur soccer to snow sports goes mainstream.

中国时报编辑部 · 5 min read