China is betting big on humanoid robots — for sports. June saw the launch of the RoBoLeague in Beijing, where fully autonomous robots play three-on-three soccer matches with roughly the skill of ...

Encouraging signs are emerging for China's long-suffering soccer fans despite the national team's failure yet again to qualify for the World Cup and the continued struggle of its top clubs in Asian ...

The whole football community worldwide, including football fans in the People’s Republic of China, is excited about the 2026 FIFA World Cup draw. Every Chinese football fan wonders if their nation ...

An amateur soccer league organized by farmers, students and factory workers in rural China has unexpectedly drawn millions of fans and inspired big cities to form their own, raising hopes China can ...

China's top football body said on Tuesday it planned to form a national esports team, a surprise foray into virtual gaming after a dismal performance saw the country fail to qualify for the 2026 FIFA ...

China’s appointment of former international Shao Jiayi as the national coach has been welcomed at home and abroad. Shao, aged 45, played at the 2002 World Cup — China’s only appearance at the ...