Is the NBA’s centralised approach holding its teams back in China?
China Digest | China edges toward legal betting
In this week's China sports industry round-up: China edges toward legal betting; F1 works on Chinese joint venture...and adds Tencent as a media partner
China Digest | Tencent adds MLB rights to complete major league set
In this week's China sports industry round-up: Tencent adds MLB rights to complete major league set; Alisports raises RMB1.2bn funding; and Chinese rugby investment on hold
China Digest | DDMC takes on LaLiga rights
In this week's China sports industry round-up: DDMC takes on LaLiga rights; Man Utd strikes Ping An partnership; and Chinese investors already out at Northampton Town
China Digest | Lenovo signs up with Ferrari
In this week's China sports industry round-up: Lenovo signs up with Ferrari; Wanda retains Atlético ties; and China Cup suggests tattoo ban incoming
China Digest | LeSports’ Hong Kong arm crashes out of business
In this week's China sports industry round-up: LeSports' Hong Kong arm crashes out of business; sporting firms escape on World Consumer Rights Day; and Qiaodan steps up legitimacy battle
China Digest | Formula One back on CCTV
In this week's China sports industry round-up: Formula One back on CCTV; Fifa gets going on Chinese social media; and Beijing '22 NHL players debate rolls on
China Digest | China’s leadership targets marathon and cycling
In this week's China sports industry round-up: China’s leadership targets marathon and cycling; another Chinese boss reined in by the state; and cities begin jostling for 2036 Olympics
China Digest | Xi’s term extension supports football reforms
In this week's China sports industry round-up: Xi Jinping’s term extension supports football reforms; Wanda leaves Atlético, looks inward; and Tmall sponsors Renault F1 team
China Digest | Chinese scooter company becomes Fifa sponsor
In this week's China sports industry round-up: Chinese scooter company becomes Fifa sponsor; CFA clears up player transfer levy; and Alibaba unveils plan for Olympics’ digital future
China Digest | Mengniu becomes fourth Chinese Russia 2018 sponsor
In this week's China sports industry round-up: Mengniu becomes fourth Chinese World Cup 2018 sponsor; Barnsley takeover has Chinese connection; and Man City plans Chinese soccer programme.
China Digest | Wanda fights back for Wang Jianlin’s reputation
In this week's China sports industry round-up: Wanda fights back for Wang Jianlin’s reputation; more trouble for Milan’s new Chinese owners; and LPGA’s new China event replaces Alisport deal.