Foul Play: Why Chinese Football is Built on Shaky Ground
China's drive to reform the beautiful game is riddled with scandal, debt, and disregard for fans
The Trails and Tribulations of China's Outdoors Boom
Chinese are embracing outdoor sports, but safety measures fail to keep pace
Faster, Higher, Stronger Chengyu
Learn some idioms in Chinese frequently used to comment on the Olympics
How China Ended 30 Years in the Olympics Wilderness
In 1984, the PRC defied a Soviet boycott to attend its first Olympics in 32 years
How China's First Olympian Inspired a Nation at War
In 1932, Liu Changchun won no medals, but he did gain China recognition on the world stage
Wu Chuanyu: The PRC's First Olympic Athlete
The "flying fish" swimmer who became the PRC’s first Olympic competitor in 1952
Making Waves
An Olympic push brings an influx of opportunity for China’s emerging surf community
Celebrating Cuju
A 4,000-year-old sport from Shandong province could be the world’s oldest form of football
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