A short video of China's best-known basketball center cooking an egg-filled pancake has gone viral, landing just as he returns to the national team roster. It is a small window into how Chinese fans follow their stars off the court.
Beijing opened its CBA season with eight straight wins, beating Ningbo 120-88, but guard Barry Brown Jr. says the team is far from a finished product. He credits practice and the belief of teammates and coaches for the run.
A heated CBA playoff clash turned into one of Chinese basketball's most-quoted moments when mild-mannered star Yi Jianlian told opponent Shen Zijie he would open a bottle of Chateau Lafite after the game.
China's Song Jiayuan won women's shot put gold with a season-best 19.40m, leading a 1-2 finish with teammate Zhang Linru at the 2026 Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya. The day also brought a stunning 9.91-second men's 100m record and China's 95th gold.
China's basketball scene is experiencing unprecedented growth, producing NBA stars and hosting international competitions that showcase the nation's passion for the sport.
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