China

Zhengzhou Open Replaces Connecticut Open In WTA Roster

February 5, 2019

The Women’s Tennis Association (WTA) has revealed a new tournament in Zhengzhou, China will replace the Connecticut Open on this year’s roster.

Under Armour Keeps Adding To Asian Sponsorship Portfolio With Volleyball

January 29, 2019

American sport apparel brand Under Armour has negotiated an endorsement deal with Chinese women’s volleyball phenomenon Zhu Ting.

Viacom Aims To Scale Back In China

January 16, 2019

Viacom is considering selling off majority control of its TV operations in China, a move echoing its ownership structure across the region.

Nike Deepens Chinese Endorsement Investment With Female Football Star Wang Shuang

January 2, 2019

Nike has secured an endorsement deal with 23-year-old Chinese female footballer Wang Shuang to boost its position there.

Samsung Lands A Bumper US$45m CSL Shirt Sponsorship Deal, Boosting Investment In Chinese Market

December 13, 2018

Korean electronics giant Samsung has negotiated one of the biggest football shirt sponsorship deals in Asia with Chinese Super League’s (CSL) Jiangsu Suning Football Club.

Nike Grows Female Consumption In China, But Has To Increase Sponsorship Investment In Women Only Platforms

December 7, 2018

Nike is on a mission to promote women's sneaker culture, as the female sportswear market grows strongly in China.

Nike To Pump US$144m Into Chinese eSports Scene; 26x More Than Average Team Deal

November 21, 2018

Nike is set to sign a massive deal with the Chinese League of Legends Pro League (LPL), according to Lanxiong Sports.

Chinese App Qccr.Com Clinches Landmark Deal With Kobe Bryant

November 20, 2018

Chinese automobile maintenance mobile app, Qccr.com has scored its first brand endorsement deal with NBA legend Kobe Bryant.

China’s Volleyball League Scores First Banking Deal

November 15, 2018

The Industrial Bank of China has secured a landmark deal with the Chinese Volleyball Super League in a new category movement for the sport.

Chinese Challenger Brand Scisky Rejuvenates With CBA Deal

November 2, 2018

Chinese paint brand, Scisky, is poised to back the Chinese Basketball Association (CBA) League for the next two seasons as it tries to challenge Nippon Paint for mindshare…