China to introduce policies to support mass sports events

The National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC), the country's top economic planner, said Thursday that it will introduce policies to support mass sports.

Li Chao, a NDRC spokeswoman, made the statement at a press conference in Beijing in response to the popularity of mass sports event in China at present.

The 2025 Jiangsu Football City League, dubbed with "Su Super League," - made up of 13 city teams competing in the east China's Jiangsu province - has become the most igniting sporting phenomenon in the country this summer.

This grassroots football league has captured the collective imagination of around 195,700 live spectators, with online viewership soaring into the hundreds of millions. It even transcends sport, becoming a model of synergy between athletics, culture, tourism, and consumption.

"We believe that on the one hand, this reflects the high enthusiasm and great demand of the people for diversified and mass sports events and fitness activities. On the other hand, it also shows that the development of related industries such as sports events and cultural tourism in our country holds huge potential," the spokeswoman said. Li said more sports venues and facilities that are popular among the people will be built in the areas with a high population density and a wide radiation range. In particular, China will vigorously develop outdoor sports such as ice and snow sports, water sports and mountain sports in the regions with superior resource endowments, solid development foundations and enthusiasm, and strive to build around 100 high-quality outdoor sports destinations by 2030. "Relevant departments will jointly make plans and policies to boost mass sports events and activities, and to promote the integration of culture, sports and tourism. By guiding local governments to promote the in-depth integration of sports events and activities with intangible cultural heritage and folk customs, tourism and sightseeing, and cuisine, and innovating the publicity and promotion of activities, and enhancing the appeal and comprehensive value of events, we strive to promote culture and tourism through sports events," the spokeswoman said.

China to introduce policies to support mass sports events

Nearly 100 guests from the Chinese and American business, academic, and media sectors gathered in New York Friday to discuss new opportunities brought to the world by China's blueprint for high-quality development.

The "China in Springtime: China's Development Opportunities for the World" high-level dialogue, hosted by China Media Group, came after the "two sessions" concluded in Beijing, an event watched closely by many industry leaders in the United States.

Speakers said that as a key window into contemporary China, the annual "two sessions" once again drew global attention. This year's meetings approved important documents, including the Outline of the 15th Five-Year Plan (2026-2030). This roadmap for China's high-quality growth is seen as providing a new list of opportunities for the world.

Participants emphasized that China's development cannot be separated from the world, and global prosperity also requires China. They described this year as significant for China-U.S. relations, calling for a steady, sound, and sustainable development in bilateral ties that benefits both nations and the world.

During the session, guests from the investment and technology sectors explored topics such as the potential for China-U.S. economic and trade cooperation, as well as the global opportunities arising from technological innovation and new quality productive forces.

The event also featured screenings of CMG-produced programs, including an amazing martial arts performance presented by a dozen humanoid robots with young Kungfu artists at the recently staged Spring Festival Gala, China's most-watched TV show.

The dialogue series will be held in countries across Europe, Asia, Africa, the Middle East, and Latin America.

High-level dialogue in New York brings China's development opportunities to world