Beijing Winter Games 2022
Illustration: Lau Ka-kuen

Why curbing graft in China’s sports system remains ‘uphill battle’ despite reforms

  • Beijing’s state system for sport aims for glory in the international arena but is criticised for corruption and neglecting grass-roots participation
  • The link between China’s football and its real estate fortunes may mean graft will now be less rampant, giving time to rebuild, researcher says
27 Sep 2023 - 12:57PM
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