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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

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

New Bear Grylls Show Starring Yao Ming, Fu Yuanhui Premieres Tonight

New documentary reality show 'Absolute Wild' takes Chinese celebrities on outdoor adventures.

by Jane Polubotko, 03 February 2017

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

China's 5 Biggest Sports Losers in 2019

Welcome to our 2019 China Year in Review series.

by That's, 02 December 2019

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

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

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

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