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China On Target in Early Running at Tokyo Olympics

In this week’s Olympic round-up:

  • Two early gold medals for China kick off Day 1
  • Chinese reaction to the Opening Ceremony
  • Tentative start on the pitch for China
  • A round-up of China’s main Olympic medal contenders for Tokyo
  • All the other features and stories of interest
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Breaking down China’s latest doping revelations

Following a documentary on German television last month, the world’s media reported on allegations about China’s doping history, prompting an official reaction from WADA. But how much of this is actually new, what will – or can – WADA do about the claims and what does this mean for China’s future sporting ambitions? 

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Catfight between China and Japan over basketball player

Citizenship is always an issue in China, or more specifically, changing your citizenship. For one thing, you tend to need a lot of money. Chinese movie stars have taken up residence in other countries and faced accusations of being a traitor, but crossing borders in the sports world can be even more controversial.

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