Jiang Xiaojuan calls for China and Europe to strengthen cooperation in the football sector; the level of Chinese men's football is disappointing.

MaticHoleFiller · 2026-04-06T05:49:06+00:00

The Boao Asia Forum 2026 annual meeting will be held from March 24 to 27. Jiang Xiaojun, Honorary President of the China Industrial Economics Society, mentioned at the sub-forum that China-Europe cooperation in the football field is particularly urgent, as the development of Chinese men's football has stagnated. He called for strengthened collaboration to promote progress.

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2026-04-06 05:49:06

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Topic: Boao Forum for Asia 2026 Annual Conference

March 24—The 2026 Annual Conference of the Boao Forum for Asia will be held in Boao, Hainan, from March 24 to 27. At the “China’s Economic Outlook: Focus on High-Quality Development” sub-forum, Jiang Xiajuan, Honorary President of the China Industrial Economics Society, said in the Q&A session that the most urgent area of cooperation between China and Europe today is football.

“I have voiced this view for many years, and it has had some relation to my work.” Jiang Xiajuan said that since China’s reform and opening-up, among all the indicators, only two have not moved forward. Economic, social, educational, and healthcare indicators have all advanced by many positions; only Chinese men’s football has gone back to before 1984, which is extremely regrettable.

Jiang Xiajuan said, “No matter what coach comes to China, they can’t adapt to the local conditions.” “Professional sports are the most globalized industry. We are still cooperating, so I particularly hope that China and Europe can cooperate a bit more in football.”

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