China Soccer Observatory The Chinese Super League: A Footballing Vanity Project on Steroids January 6, 2017 0 Written by David Prentice. Founded in 2004, the Chinese Super League consists of 16 teams; Guizhou Zhicheng, Liaoning F.C., Jiangsu Suning, Beijing Guo’an, and Guangzhou…
China Soccer Observatory Xi Jinping’s vision for Chinese football November 7, 2016 2 Written by Simon Chadwick. It is now two years since President Xi Jinping announced his vision for the Chinese sports industry: to create a domestic…
China Soccer Observatory Can China’s Super League help spur its global ambitions? March 12, 2016 0 Written by Simon Chadwick. Imported stars signed for large transfer fees and paid hugely inflated wages; high hopes of success for domestic clubs competing in…
China Soccer Observatory China’s financial muscle makes its mark on the global sport industry February 4, 2015 1 Written by Simon Chadwick. The Chinese economy has been growing at break-neck pace for the past three decades. It is the largest in the world…
China Soccer Observatory Global brands follow football’s silk road to China July 14, 2014 0 Written by Simon Chadwick. The football clubs of Western Europe are off to Asia this summer in the hope of engaging fans and building relationships…
