News & Insights Across Asia
Top seeds Wang Chuqin and Wang Manyu of China advanced to the round of 16 at the WTT Champions Frankfurt with decisive victories, showcasing skill and resilience in their opening matches.
Shanghai Port secured their second consecutive Chinese Super League title with a 5-0 victory over Tianjin Jinmen Tiger, as star striker Wu Lei broke the single-season scoring record with 34 goals.
China dominated Kazakhstan with a 5-0 victory in their opening game at the inaugural IIHF Ice Hockey Women’s Asia Championship in Beijing’s Shougang Park. The hosts displayed a strong performance, setting the stage for upcoming matches.
China’s women’s football team clinched the Yongchuan International Tournament title with a 2-0 victory over Vietnam, marking a triumphant return to international play.
After a 2,189-day wait, China’s Cui Yongxi made his NBA debut with the Brooklyn Nets, becoming the seventh Chinese player to compete in the league.
The Zhejiang Golden Bulls triumphed over the Qingdao Eagles 98-86, snapping a potential three-game losing streak in a thrilling basketball match in Qingdao.
China’s Liang Jingkun and Xiang Peng advanced to the second round at the WTT Champions Montpellier, overcoming challenging matches and demonstrating their prowess in table tennis.
China’s Wang Zhiyi stuns Olympic champion An Se-young to win her first Denmark Open title, showcasing a flawless performance and marking a significant career breakthrough.
Shanghai’s men’s team and Jiangsu’s women’s team claimed victory at the All China Table Tennis Championships in Ordos, showcasing exceptional skill and determination in thrilling finals.
France defeats Belgium 2-1 in the UEFA Nations League, with Randal Kolo Muani scoring twice to secure the win despite the absence of captain Kylian Mbappé.
Chinese climber Pan Yufei matches his personal best, earning silver at the IFSC Asian Championships in Tai’an, showcasing remarkable talent in a thrilling men’s difficulty final.
Guangzhou Loong Lions faced a tough 109-80 loss to Qingdao Eagles in their CBA season opener. Without star guard Guo Ailun, Guangzhou struggled offensively, while Qingdao showcased a dominant team performance.
Jannik Sinner defeated Novak Djokovic 7-6(4), 6-3 in the Shanghai Masters final, denying Djokovic his 100th singles title and becoming the youngest-ever champion in Shanghai.
Japan’s Tomokazu Harimoto clinched the men’s singles title at the Asian Table Tennis Championships, defeating China’s Lin Shidong in a thrilling final in Astana, Kazakhstan.
Xiao Guodong of China wins his first career ranking title by defeating Si Jiahui 10-7 in the Wuhan Open final, marking a historic all-Chinese face-off in snooker.
Novak Djokovic advances to the semifinals of the ATP Shanghai Masters after a hard-fought victory over Jakub Mensik, and reflects on Rafael Nadal’s retirement, honoring his longtime rival’s legacy.
Aryna Sabalenka advances to the Wuhan Open quarterfinals, sharing her motivation and love for Chinese cuisine ahead of her match against Magdalena Frech.
Spanish tennis legend Rafael Nadal announces he will retire after the Davis Cup final in November, concluding a remarkable career that includes 22 Grand Slam titles and a record 14 French Open victories.
Novak Djokovic defeated Roman Safiullin to reach the quarterfinals of the Shanghai Masters, moving closer to his 100th ATP title.
China defeats Iran 3-1 to reach the men’s team semifinals at the Asian Table Tennis Championships after a surprising loss by Wang Chuqin to 14-year-old Benyamin Faraji.
