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From celebrations of workers at the 1959 National Games to displays of technological prowess during this year’s Asian Games—Discover what makes a Chinese opening ceremony

Because of the popularity of films based on the martial artist’s life story, few can really distinguish the actual history of Huo Yuanjian from fictionalized adaptations

Roller skating has become a way to rebel against social norms for this group of retirees from Hangzhou

From harassment at matches to misogynistic sports websites, China’s female sports fans struggle to find a safe space

Trail running in China goes viral...despite the cost, dangers, and fitness requirements

Southwestern China’s Village Soccer Championships have gone viral for great local food, ethnic performances, and amateur players from all walks of life

Despite attempts to make reselling more difficult, China’s ticket scalpers continue to frustrate fans with high prices

A year on from the Winter Games can Zhangjiakou, China’s winter Olympic town, fulfill its promise as a ski tourism hot spot?

Has American football managed to put its cleats into the Chinese market? Explore American football’s growth in china

At an old gym in a Chinese factory, senior bodybuilders work out with homemade equipment and build a special community for retirees

Sneaking out of lockdown, paying small fortunes, and contracting Covid: the travails of Chinese fans at the FIFA World Cup

A look back at China in the 2002 FIFA world cup, a time when just for a moment, the nation’s men’s football team was full of hope