China’s esports potential to grow as Asian Games approach
The upcoming Asian Games is expected to make the public better acquainted with esports and boost the global development of Chinese local game developers.
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A sleepy Chinese county wakes up to a tourism boom, thanks to village football
An estimated 60,000 tourists visited Rongjiang to catch the last few matches of cunchao, or Village Super League in Chinese, which has been praised for its inclusivity and…
China beats Poland in women’s basketball preliminary round
China clinched its second victory in the women's basketball preliminary round Group D, decisively beating Poland 72-49 at the Chengdu Universiade.
A glimpse of the Chengdu Universiade Village
Located on the campus of Chengdu University, the Chengdu Universiade Village has a footprint of 800,000 square metres, with facilities for living, leisure, and fitness.
31st ‘Youth in Time’ World University Summer Games Athletes’ Gala unites cultures in Chengdu
The event was a magnificent fusion of diverse cultural elements, showcasing the very essence of traditional Chinese aesthetics.
As Hangzhou and nearby cities gear up for Asian Games, local businesses hope for a boost
Local merchants are hoping the games will give a boost to the local economy, which has been hit hard by nearly three years of some of the country’s strictest Covid-19 pandemic…
Philippines bows out of Women’s World Cup as Norway advances to KO stage
The Philippines’ debut run in the Fifa Women’s World Cup came to an end after Norway’s 6-0 blowout win in their final group stage match.
Swimming to bring smiles to children
Lương Ngọc Duy, a swimming coach in HCM City, recently completed a 24-hour swimming challenge to raise funds to support young talent and free surgery for children with cleft…
Asian Games in Hangzhou, China, to see record number of participants
The event had been postponed from 2022 because of China’s strict Covid-19 restrictions, which required lengthy periods of quarantine for foreign visitors.
South Korea to take on China, Thailand in World Cup qualifiers
The fourth team in the group will be the winner of the first round matchup between Singapore and Guam.