Yao Ming Reflects on China's Basketball Past, Present & Future

We caught up with Yao Ming to discuss the growth of the game in China and its future in the country.

by Andrew Chin, 24 August 2023

This Day in History: First NBA Team to Play Basketball in China

On August 24, 1979, the Washington Bullets became the first professional US sports team invited to China.

by Josh Parker, 24 August 2023

China's 5 Biggest Sports Losers in 2019

Welcome to our 2019 China Year in Review series.

by That's, 02 December 2019

How the NBA Captured China's Sporting Heart

A look back at the history of the NBA in China, and how the American basketball league soared in popularity in the Middle Kingdom.

by That's Shanghai, 10 October 2019

7 Years Later, Yao Ming Finally Graduates from College

China's retired NBA superstar finally acquires his bachelor's degree from Shanghai Jiaotong University seven years after enrolling.

by Grace Mulamba, 10 July 2018

WATCH: Houston Rockets Retire Yao Ming's No. 11 Jersey

'Thank you for the journey,' Yao said during a touching halftime ceremony.

by That's, 04 February 2017

A Look Back at the Year in Shanghai Sports 2016

Shanghai may not always support their home teams but three of their squads gave the city a reason to cheer in 2016.

by Andrew Chin, 20 December 2016

WATCH: John Cena Speaks Mandarin for 2 Minutes Straight

'John Cena's Mandarin is better than Mark Zuckerberg's.'

by Bridget O'Donnell, 17 June 2016

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