This Day in History: The Founding of the Shanghai Rugby Club

From the 1860s to the final kick of the International Settlement era.

by Simon Drakeford, 25 November 2021

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

FIFA World Cup 2018 Live Stream: How to Watch Online in China

How to watch FIFA World Cup 2018 games online in China.

by That's, 21 June 2018

The Future of Sports is Digital. It's Also Chinese

The pro athletes, academics and tournament organizers of China's massive esports industry.

by Dominique Wong, 09 August 2017

The Women MMA Fighters Kicking Ass in China

Dominique Wong profiles China's fearsome women MMA fighters, a small, but growing minority of the country's combat sports scene.

by Dominique Wong, 07 March 2018

Laowai Hall of Shame 2017

We've counted down some of China's naughtiest foreigners of 2017.

by That's, 26 December 2017

The Story Behind China's Largest Sports Stadium

The site of the stadium was once home to an airport built by occupying Japanese forces in 1940.

by Tristin Zhang, 08 April 2018

PHOTOS: Cristiano Ronaldo Visits Shanghai and Beijing

Ronaldo kicks the ball around on the Bund.

by Bridget O'Donnell, 24 July 2017

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