Kicking off a whole new approach
How long-term thinking can help realize China's goals on the pitch English Premier League club West Bromwich Albion will travel to Shanghai this summer - a much easier journey than its previous visit to China, nearly four decades ago. On May 19, 1978, West Brom blanked China's national team 2-0 in front of 89,400 spectators at Workers' Stadium in the capital - a throng that included the late leader Deng Xiaoping, the "architect" of reform initiatives that helped grow today's China into the world's second largest economy. "The target is to have a major Chinese presence in global soccer with a plan to ensure that is reflected with a significant presence in China." "Use the Chinese market and Asian brands to develop global soccer in Asia, and in China," he said. Perry's vision moved closer to becoming a reality last April when China's national soccer drive was officially directed toward the target of becoming a top-class soccer nation by 2050.
Chinese soccer aims to be among world top teams by 2050[1]- Chinadaily.com.cn
Discover Related
Joint efforts with Global South delivering prosperity
Cultural products boost understanding
China facing a reality check in World Cup qualifying
High-quality growth offers global boost
High-quality growth offers global boost
Bringing Chinese literature to global stage highlighted
Shandong firm achieves FIFA certification
Global firms foresee fairer biz environment
China’s leaders gather to hash out battle plan against Trump tariffs
Guangzhou aims for quality, innovation to reshape industries
Hard work and govt support are key to success in sports
Hard work and govt support are key to success in sports
Hard work and govt support are key to success in sports
Open China continues to drive global growth
Hard work and govt support are key to success in sports
Open China continues to drive global growth
China finds solution to civilization coexistence: think tank report
Chinese premier stresses development of winter sports, economy
Nation boldly builds on scientific breakthroughs
Nation boldly builds on scientific breakthroughs
How Xi Jinping drives China's global interactions in the New Year
Coe: China is a 'world-class' host for major sports events
Coe: China is a 'world-class' host for major sports events
China builds economic fortress as US trade pressure mounts: Report
Focus to attract global capital that aligns with long-term growth goals
Focus to attract global capital that aligns with long-term growth goals
Dominant China provides both a challenge and a blueprint, says Economic Survey
East Asia Super League marks big milestone as Mongolia joins showpiece
East Asia Super League marks big milestone as Mongolia joins showpiece
East Asia Super League marks big milestone as Mongolia joins showpiece
East Asia Super League marks big milestone as Mongolia joins showpiece
East Asia Super League marks big milestone as Mongolia joins showpiece
Beijing underscores need for countries to keep to the right path for inclusive development