China's increasingly bitter trade war with the United States has not impacted preparations for the 2022 Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games so far but organisers admit it could affect planning if a solution is not found.

 China, in what is widely seen as a politically retaliatory move, subsequently detained several

China's winter sports market is now worth more than $50 billion (£40 billion/€45 billion) and has created 1.5 million jobs, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) Evaluation Commission were told as their inspection of preparations for Beijing 2022 concluded here today.

years ago was to use the Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games to help encourage 300 million people in China

-2019 season, there were 4,401 district level, municipal and national level winter sports events in China

have heard about some impressive developments this week that exemplify the vision for winter sports in China

 "This progress is very encouraging for the long-term future of winter sport, both in China and

China's athletes preparing for the 2022 Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games in Beijing have been warned that if they try to take banned drugs in the build-up then they will be caught and punished.

world.It is estimated that there are around 4,000 elite athletes competing in Winter Olympic sports in China

athletes and they "should make the Olympic Winter Games as pure and clean as snow and ice".Last December, China

China has launched a major anti-doping education programme to try to ensure athletes are aware of the

Craig Reedie, along with 78 representatives from 33 countries, that hosting major events has led to China

The United States will begin their bid for a record-extending eighth triumph at the International Basketball Federation (FIBA) Under-19 Women’s World Cup when the 2019 edition begins in Bangkok tomorrow.

made up of Canada, Latvia, Mozambique and hosts Thailand, while Group B features Argentina, Belgium, China

Thailand's Kantaphon Wangcharoen continued his fine form at the Badminton World Federation (BWF) Indonesia Open as he reached a first major semi-final in Jakarta.

seventh seed 21-18, 16-21, 21-12.In the mixed doubles, top seeds Si Wei Zheng and Ya Qiong Huang of China

English pair Marcus Ellis and Lauren Smith.Second seeds Yi Lyu Wang and Dong Ping Huang, also from China

Italy, Japan, Russia and Turkey secured their place in the semi-finals as action continued today at the International Volleyball Federation Women's Under-20 World Championship in Mexico.

Brazil who had earlier lost 21-25, 25-23, 20-25, 25-20, 11-15 to defending champions China.Brazil, China

Axel Reymond of France was crowned men's 25 kilometres open water world champion in testing conditions at the International Swimming Federation (FINA) World Aquatics Championships in Gwangju, South Korea as the country braces itself for Typhoon Danas tonight.

qualify third.In artistic swimming, Russia took gold in the women's team free event, scoring 98.000.China

Defending champions Poland were beaten by Brazil on day one of the International Volleyball Federation Men's Under-21 World Championship in Bahrain.

Rico.The home side have targeted making the second phase and triumphed 25-18, 25-14, 25-20.Seventh seeds China

Russia's artistic swimmers Svetlana Kolesnichenko and Svetlana Romashina both won their third gold medal of the 2019 World Aquatics Championships in Gwangju as they teamed up to win the duet free routine final today.

the highlight routine final won by Ukraine.Similar domination has been on display at the diving where China

water polo ©Getty ImagesIn Pool D Italy maintained their perfect start to top the pile as they saw off China

after their 9-7 win over Japan.Play-off games will be played on Saturday (July 20) with Greece meeting China

World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) President Sir Craig Reedie has praised China's efforts to keep its sport clean as the country promised it would pursue a zero-tolerance policy before it hosts the 2022 Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games in Beijing.

Sir Craig was the chief speaker at the CHINADA (China Anti-Doping Agency) International Anti-Doping Symposium

 China previously had a reputation of being among the world's dirtiest countries and have been accused

In the 30 years since it launched its anti-doping programme, China has gone from testing 165 athletes

 "We live in a clear feeling that China will cooperate with other people, offer assistance, and

China has set an example in many ways and I hope many other countries in the world can follow."

Plans are being launched designed to help Beijing's nightlife become more lively by the time the city hosts the 2022 Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games. 

through some of the busiest shopping areas, such as Wangfujing and Xidan.Yang Honghao, director of the China

Italy defeated China in straight sets to leave the defending champions on the brink of elimination at

seventh title.The results leave Italy top of Pool E with one round of fixtures to play but holders China

winning all of their opening group phase games, will play Russia in their last clash tomorrow with China

Odion Ighalo’s second-minute goal, his fifth of the tournament, handed Nigeria’s Super Eagles the bronze medal in the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) with a 1-0 victory over Tunisia in Cairo tonight.

Cairo ©Getty ImagesBut the evening ended in disappointment for the 30-year-old striker, who plays in China

Olympic Committee (IOC) Coordination Commission announced here as it begun its latest three-day visit to China

A strategic cooperation agreement has been signed between the International Ski Federation (FIS) and Chinese digital platform Sina Sports to help promote snow sports in the build-up to the 2022 Winter Olympic Games in Beijing. 

main aspects, including the Sina Alpine Ski Cup, a mass participation skiing competition series in China

nbsp;It will also cover the promotion of FIS's grassroots beginners programme "Get Into Snow Sports-China

" and the installation of a FIS destination on Weibo, one of the biggest social media platforms in China

, which will feature coverage of FIS events and promote its activities in China such as Get Into Snow

 As part of the strategic partnership between FIS and Sina Sports, the Get Into Snow Sports-China