China

Shenzhen Pulls WTA Finals From Singapore

January 18, 2018

The Women’s Tennis Association (WTA) has reportedly chosen Shenzhen as the next host of its season-ending Finals tournament.

Taiwanese Hardware Giant Asus Invests US$16m In Its First eSports Team

January 5, 2018

Leading Taiwanese IT hardware brand Asus has reportedly invested US$16m in the establishment of an eSports operation subsidiary to conquer the Chinese market.

Chinese Sponsorship Woes For La Liga’s Real Sociedad

January 3, 2018

La Liga club Real Sociedad is trying to lessen the negative publicity caused by its troubled Chinese sponsor Qbao.com.

FIFA Continues To Look For Sponsorship Dollars From The East

January 2, 2018

China won’t be taking part in the FIFA World Cup in Russia later this year, but that hasn’t deterred a series of leading Chinese brands capitalising on football…

Racquet Sports Specialist Head Eyes China For Growth, Seals CTA Deal

December 13, 2017

The Chinese Tennis Association (CTA) has announced a four-year partnership with Head, beginning in 2018.

Chinese Government Eyes The Nation’s Emerging eSports Industry

December 7, 2017

The growth of eSports in China has been fueled by private companies including Jaguar’s recent sponsorship of a King of Glory tournament… But now the Chinese government wants…

ASN Interview: Twitch's COO Reveals Why Asia and Gaming Are Ripe For Expansion

October 12, 2017

When someone as influential as the NBA Commissioner says they should broadcast their basketball matches like Twitch - the live streaming and social platform for gamers - it…

Trouble Brews For AC Milan’s Chinese Owner

October 10, 2017

The owner of AC Milan Yonghong Li could see his investment in the club recalled by the Chinese government as part of its crackdown on foreign spending.

Chinese Basketball Association U-Turns To Tag Heuer. Again

October 4, 2017

There's another twist in the Watch category at the Chinese Basketball Association; Tag Heuer returns as their official timekeeper from the upcoming season.

Insight: Nike Consolidates Sponsorship Spend in Face of Flat Revenues

October 3, 2017

In this feature we dwell on the apparel giant Nike, a company with a $1b global budget, but a company which is consolidating its Sponsorship spend in Asia…