Here are the top China sports business news stories you need to know from this week: Trophée des Champions Lands in China After their recent agreement with CCTV, the French Football League (LFP) has now reached a six-year deal with Kaisa Culture Sports and Tourism Group to stage the Trophée des Champions in Shenzhen. Read more on WeChat (Chinese) and SportsPro (English) Formula One to Open Office in China As part of their long term growth strategy and localisation within Chin

Progressive protectionism or ignorant isolationism? In the first of a two part series, Mailman explores the different interpretations of the homegrown player quota system in China and throughout Europe. The Chinese Football Association announced last month changes to the number of foreign players permitted in Chinese Super League (CSL) squads. The current ‘4+1’ system, implemented in 2009, states that up to three foreigners, plus a fourth player from an Asian Football Confede