Fan Hong is professor in Sport Studies and executive dean of the Institute of Olympic Studies and Research of Shanghai University of Sport, China. She has worked, as a Professor, in De Montford University, University College Cork, University of Western Australia, Bangor University from the 1990s to the 2020s. She was the editor of the International Journal of History of Sport (Asia) and now is the Editor in Chief of the Asian Journal of Sport History and Culture, and editorial board member of several academic journals. Her research interests are in the areas of sports history, gender, policy and organisation, cross cultural studies, and Asian sports history studies.Liu Li obtained her PhD at The University of Western Australia in 2016 in Perth, Australia. She studied in University College Cork, Ireland from 2011 to 2014. She is now an associate professor in the School of Sports History and Culture, College of Sports and Physical Education at Anhui Normal University. She is an editorial board member of the Asian Journal of Sport History and Culture. Her main research interests are Chinese history and sports history and culture. She has received funding for Six research projects. Two of them are supported by China’s National Philosophy & Social Science Foundation and the Ministry of Education. She has published two books in English and more than 20 book chapters and refereed journal articles in Chinese and English.

• Part I Sports History and Tradition in Ancient China1. The Bodily Practice, Thoughts and Beliefs in Pre-Qin Period (before 221 BC)2. Sports Transformation in Qin and Han Dynasties and Three Kingdoms Period3. Sports in the Two Jin and the Southern and Northern Dynasties4. Sport, Physical Activity, and Health in Sui, Tang, and Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms Period (581-979)5. Sports Development in Song and Yuan Dynasties (960-1368)6. The Transformation of Traditional Sports in the Ming and Qing Dynasties (1368-1840)Part II The Rise of Modern Sports and Olympics7. The Early Diffusion of Modern Western Sport to China8. Physical Liberation and Feminism: Women’s Sports in the Republic of China9. Christianity and the Transformation of Physical Education and Sport in China10. Sporting Events and Competitions in Modern China11. Going Global: China’s Participation in the Olympics During the Republic of China12. China and the Far Eastern Championship GamesPart III Sports, Politics, Diplomacy, and International Relations13. International Sporting Bids, China, and the Relations with Its Neighbours14. Sport Diplomacy and International Relations of ChinaPart IV Sports Policy, Law, and Governance15. Professional Football in China: The Past, Present, and Future16. The Systemic and Political Governance of Chinese Sports17. Mass Sports and Its Role In Economic Development18. School Sport and University Sports Club Development in China19. Chinese Sports Lottery: Development and Regulations20. Sports Law in ChinaPart V Sports and Physical Education in Schools 21. The Influence of Gender Identities and Development on Sports and Physical Education in China22. A Comparative Study on the Policies and Practices of Physical Education in Schools at the Compulsory Education Stage Between China and Japan23. Preschool Children’s Sports Policy Development and Health Since the Reform and Opening Up in China24. From the ‘Cooperation of Sports and Education’ to the ‘Integration of Sports and Education’: The Road of Training Elite Sport Talents in China25. A Critical Assessment of Physical Education Systems in SchoolsPart VI Sports and Physical Fitness for the Community and Society26. Sports and Physical Fitness of Senior Citizens27. Sports and Social Stratification in Contemporary China: Migrant Workers, Citizenship, and Sport Rights28. Sports Participation of Ethnic Minorities29. Sports Policy and Development for the Masses: A Historical Overview30. China’s Selection System for Disabled Athletes and its Advantages31. Gender Politics and Women’s Sports Participation in the People’s Republic of China32. Sports Participation Among Children and AdolescentsPart VII Elite Sports Development, Chinese Character, and Nationalism33. China at the Asian Games: Progress and Prospects34. Athletes' Development in China: The Success and Challenge35. Flying the Flag at the Olympics: Representing Nation Through Elite Sports Space36. The Commercialisation and Professionalisation of High-Performance Sports37. The Effects of Hosting the Olympic Games in China: From Host and Non-Host Cities’ Perspectives38. Social Media Marketing in China39. The Naturalization of Athletes in Mainland China40. Inheritance and Enrichment: The Cultural Heritage of Beijing Olympic GamesPart VIII Sports Economy, Commerce, and Management41. Sport Commerce and Event Management in the Global Commodity Chains42. The Promotion of Rural Revitalization in China through Grassroots Sports Social Organisations43. Sport Economy and Urban Development44. Leisure Sports in China: Policy and Practice45. Generation Z Consumers and New Trends in the Chinese Sports Industry46. "An Art of Regrets": Creativity and Constraints in Olympic Documentary Making in ChinaPart IX Sports in Hong Kong, Macau, and Taiwan47. A Review of Taiwan Sports48. Sport and Hong Kong’s Identity in Transition Since 1997 - Sport Played as a Binder or Not?49. The Development of Sports-for-All Culture in Post-Colonial Hong Kong50. The Development Of Sporting Culture In Hong Kong: Hong Kong Gay Games 202351. The Collaborative Innovation of Taekwondo Halls in the Cross-Straits under the Background of Chinese Mainland's Taiwan Policy52. Olympic Model: Consensus on Cross-Strait Sports Communicate Since the Reform and Opening Up of the People’s Republic of China53. The Transition of Hong Kong Elite Sports Policy Before and After 1997Part X Research Structure, Funding, and Management: Institutes, Projects, Journals, Publications on Sports, PE, and Leisure54. A Review of Major Publications on Chinese Sport within Western Scholarship in the Twenty-First Century55. Management of Chinese Sports Science Research: Sport Science Institutes, Societies, and Organizations56. A Review of Chinese Journals, Conference Proceedings, and Publications in Sports Social Science57. A Bibliometric Review on the Publications of Exercise and Sport Science in the Major Chinese Sports-Related Journals in the Last Decade58. Evaluation of Public Finance of Sports Science Research Projects in China——Taking the Sports Project of National Social Science Funds as an Example

"The Routledge Handbook of Sport in China offers a comprehensive examination of the multifaceted role of sports in Chinese history, society, and culture. Covering Chinese sports history from ancient times to the present, this handbook addresses a significant scholarly gap, allowing for a more nuanced understanding of the complex social, economic, political, and gender issues prevalent in Chinese history.One of the book’s strengths is its interdisciplinary approach, drawing from a range of academic fields including history, sociology, political science, and culture studies. With entries written by nearly one hundred scholars from all over the world, the handbook offers an exciting and richly detailed account of an underresearched topic. The handbook’s interdisciplinary nature proves to be invaluable to researchers across several disciplines, particularly those interested in Chinese history and sports history. The first book of its kind, this should lead to more scholarship on the topic in the coming years."— Nick Bambach, University of South Carolina, Best Historical Materials: 2024 | Reference and User Services Association

Fan Hong is professor in Sport Studies and executive dean of the Institute of Olympic Studies and Research of Shanghai University of Sport, China. She has worked, as a Professor, in De Montford University, University College Cork, University of Western Australia, Bangor University from the 1990s to the 2020s. She was the editor of the International Journal of History of Sport (Asia) and now is the Editor in Chief of the Asian Journal of Sport History and Culture, and editorial board member of several academic journals. Her research interests are in the areas of sports history, gender, policy and organisation, cross cultural studies, and Asian sports history studies.Liu Li obtained her PhD at The University of Western Australia in 2016 in Perth, Australia. She studied in University College Cork, Ireland from 2011 to 2014. She is now an associate professor in the School of Sports History and Culture, College of Sports and Physical Education at Anhui Normal University. She is an editorial board member of the Asian Journal of Sport History and Culture. Her main research interests are Chinese history and sports history and culture. She has received funding for Six research projects. Two of them are supported by China’s National Philosophy & Social Science Foundation and the Ministry of Education. She has published two books in English and more than 20 book chapters and refereed journal articles in Chinese and English.

• Part I Sports History and Tradition in Ancient China1. The Bodily Practice, Thoughts and Beliefs in Pre-Qin Period (before 221 BC)2. Sports Transformation in Qin and Han Dynasties and Three Kingdoms Period3. Sports in the Two Jin and the Southern and Northern Dynasties4. Sport, Physical Activity, and Health in Sui, Tang, and Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms Period (581-979)5. Sports Development in Song and Yuan Dynasties (960-1368)6. The Transformation of Traditional Sports in the Ming and Qing Dynasties (1368-1840)Part II The Rise of Modern Sports and Olympics7. The Early Diffusion of Modern Western Sport to China8. Physical Liberation and Feminism: Women’s Sports in the Republic of China9. Christianity and the Transformation of Physical Education and Sport in China10. Sporting Events and Competitions in Modern China11. Going Global: China’s Participation in the Olympics During the Republic of China12. China and the Far Eastern Championship GamesPart III Sports, Politics, Diplomacy, and International Relations13. International Sporting Bids, China, and the Relations with Its Neighbours14. Sport Diplomacy and International Relations of ChinaPart IV Sports Policy, Law, and Governance15. Professional Football in China: The Past, Present, and Future16. The Systemic and Political Governance of Chinese Sports17. Mass Sports and Its Role In Economic Development18. School Sport and University Sports Club Development in China19. Chinese Sports Lottery: Development and Regulations20. Sports Law in ChinaPart V Sports and Physical Education in Schools 21. The Influence of Gender Identities and Development on Sports and Physical Education in China22. A Comparative Study on the Policies and Practices of Physical Education in Schools at the Compulsory Education Stage Between China and Japan23. Preschool Children’s Sports Policy Development and Health Since the Reform and Opening Up in China24. From the ‘Cooperation of Sports and Education’ to the ‘Integration of Sports and Education’: The Road of Training Elite Sport Talents in China25. A Critical Assessment of Physical Education Systems in SchoolsPart VI Sports and Physical Fitness for the Community and Society26. Sports and Physical Fitness of Senior Citizens27. Sports and Social Stratification in Contemporary China: Migrant Workers, Citizenship, and Sport Rights28. Sports Participation of Ethnic Minorities29. Sports Policy and Development for the Masses: A Historical Overview30. China’s Selection System for Disabled Athletes and its Advantages31. Gender Politics and Women’s Sports Participation in the People’s Republic of China32. Sports Participation Among Children and AdolescentsPart VII Elite Sports Development, Chinese Character, and Nationalism33. China at the Asian Games: Progress and Prospects34. Athletes' Development in China: The Success and Challenge35. Flying the Flag at the Olympics: Representing Nation Through Elite Sports Space36. The Commercialisation and Professionalisation of High-Performance Sports37. The Effects of Hosting the Olympic Games in China: From Host and Non-Host Cities’ Perspectives38. Social Media Marketing in China39. The Naturalization of Athletes in Mainland China40. Inheritance and Enrichment: The Cultural Heritage of Beijing Olympic GamesPart VIII Sports Economy, Commerce, and Management41. Sport Commerce and Event Management in the Global Commodity Chains42. The Promotion of Rural Revitalization in China through Grassroots Sports Social Organisations43. Sport Economy and Urban Development44. Leisure Sports in China: Policy and Practice45. Generation Z Consumers and New Trends in the Chinese Sports Industry46. "An Art of Regrets": Creativity and Constraints in Olympic Documentary Making in ChinaPart IX Sports in Hong Kong, Macau, and Taiwan47. A Review of Taiwan Sports48. Sport and Hong Kong’s Identity in Transition Since 1997 - Sport Played as a Binder or Not?49. The Development of Sports-for-All Culture in Post-Colonial Hong Kong50. The Development Of Sporting Culture In Hong Kong: Hong Kong Gay Games 202351. The Collaborative Innovation of Taekwondo Halls in the Cross-Straits under the Background of Chinese Mainland's Taiwan Policy52. Olympic Model: Consensus on Cross-Strait Sports Communicate Since the Reform and Opening Up of the People’s Republic of China53. The Transition of Hong Kong Elite Sports Policy Before and After 1997Part X Research Structure, Funding, and Management: Institutes, Projects, Journals, Publications on Sports, PE, and Leisure54. A Review of Major Publications on Chinese Sport within Western Scholarship in the Twenty-First Century55. Management of Chinese Sports Science Research: Sport Science Institutes, Societies, and Organizations56. A Review of Chinese Journals, Conference Proceedings, and Publications in Sports Social Science57. A Bibliometric Review on the Publications of Exercise and Sport Science in the Major Chinese Sports-Related Journals in the Last Decade58. Evaluation of Public Finance of Sports Science Research Projects in China——Taking the Sports Project of National Social Science Funds as an Example

"The Routledge Handbook of Sport in China offers a comprehensive examination of the multifaceted role of sports in Chinese history, society, and culture. Covering Chinese sports history from ancient times to the present, this handbook addresses a significant scholarly gap, allowing for a more nuanced understanding of the complex social, economic, political, and gender issues prevalent in Chinese history.One of the book’s strengths is its interdisciplinary approach, drawing from a range of academic fields including history, sociology, political science, and culture studies. With entries written by nearly one hundred scholars from all over the world, the handbook offers an exciting and richly detailed account of an underresearched topic. The handbook’s interdisciplinary nature proves to be invaluable to researchers across several disciplines, particularly those interested in Chinese history and sports history. The first book of its kind, this should lead to more scholarship on the topic in the coming years."— Nick Bambach, University of South Carolina, Best Historical Materials: 2024 | Reference and User Services Association

Fan Hong is professor in Sport Studies and executive dean of the Institute of Olympic Studies and Research of Shanghai University of Sport, China. She has worked, as a Professor, in De Montford University, University College Cork, University of Western Australia, Bangor University from the 1990s to the 2020s. She was the editor of the International Journal of History of Sport (Asia) and now is the Editor in Chief of the Asian Journal of Sport History and Culture, and editorial board member of several academic journals. Her research interests are in the areas of sports history, gender, policy and organisation, cross cultural studies, and Asian sports history studies.Liu Li obtained her PhD at The University of Western Australia in 2016 in Perth, Australia. She studied in University College Cork, Ireland from 2011 to 2014. She is now an associate professor in the School of Sports History and Culture, College of Sports and Physical Education at Anhui Normal University. She is an editorial board member of the Asian Journal of Sport History and Culture. Her main research interests are Chinese history and sports history and culture. She has received funding for Six research projects. Two of them are supported by China’s National Philosophy & Social Science Foundation and the Ministry of Education. She has published two books in English and more than 20 book chapters and refereed journal articles in Chinese and English.

• Part I Sports History and Tradition in Ancient China1. The Bodily Practice, Thoughts and Beliefs in Pre-Qin Period (before 221 BC)2. Sports Transformation in Qin and Han Dynasties and Three Kingdoms Period3. Sports in the Two Jin and the Southern and Northern Dynasties4. Sport, Physical Activity, and Health in Sui, Tang, and Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms Period (581-979)5. Sports Development in Song and Yuan Dynasties (960-1368)6. The Transformation of Traditional Sports in the Ming and Qing Dynasties (1368-1840)Part II The Rise of Modern Sports and Olympics7. The Early Diffusion of Modern Western Sport to China8. Physical Liberation and Feminism: Women’s Sports in the Republic of China9. Christianity and the Transformation of Physical Education and Sport in China10. Sporting Events and Competitions in Modern China11. Going Global: China’s Participation in the Olympics During the Republic of China12. China and the Far Eastern Championship GamesPart III Sports, Politics, Diplomacy, and International Relations13. International Sporting Bids, China, and the Relations with Its Neighbours14. Sport Diplomacy and International Relations of ChinaPart IV Sports Policy, Law, and Governance15. Professional Football in China: The Past, Present, and Future16. The Systemic and Political Governance of Chinese Sports17. Mass Sports and Its Role In Economic Development18. School Sport and University Sports Club Development in China19. Chinese Sports Lottery: Development and Regulations20. Sports Law in ChinaPart V Sports and Physical Education in Schools 21. The Influence of Gender Identities and Development on Sports and Physical Education in China22. A Comparative Study on the Policies and Practices of Physical Education in Schools at the Compulsory Education Stage Between China and Japan23. Preschool Children’s Sports Policy Development and Health Since the Reform and Opening Up in China24. From the ‘Cooperation of Sports and Education’ to the ‘Integration of Sports and Education’: The Road of Training Elite Sport Talents in China25. A Critical Assessment of Physical Education Systems in SchoolsPart VI Sports and Physical Fitness for the Community and Society26. Sports and Physical Fitness of Senior Citizens27. Sports and Social Stratification in Contemporary China: Migrant Workers, Citizenship, and Sport Rights28. Sports Participation of Ethnic Minorities29. Sports Policy and Development for the Masses: A Historical Overview30. China’s Selection System for Disabled Athletes and its Advantages31. Gender Politics and Women’s Sports Participation in the People’s Republic of China32. Sports Participation Among Children and AdolescentsPart VII Elite Sports Development, Chinese Character, and Nationalism33. China at the Asian Games: Progress and Prospects34. Athletes' Development in China: The Success and Challenge35. Flying the Flag at the Olympics: Representing Nation Through Elite Sports Space36. The Commercialisation and Professionalisation of High-Performance Sports37. The Effects of Hosting the Olympic Games in China: From Host and Non-Host Cities’ Perspectives38. Social Media Marketing in China39. The Naturalization of Athletes in Mainland China40. Inheritance and Enrichment: The Cultural Heritage of Beijing Olympic GamesPart VIII Sports Economy, Commerce, and Management41. Sport Commerce and Event Management in the Global Commodity Chains42. The Promotion of Rural Revitalization in China through Grassroots Sports Social Organisations43. Sport Economy and Urban Development44. Leisure Sports in China: Policy and Practice45. Generation Z Consumers and New Trends in the Chinese Sports Industry46. "An Art of Regrets": Creativity and Constraints in Olympic Documentary Making in ChinaPart IX Sports in Hong Kong, Macau, and Taiwan47. A Review of Taiwan Sports48. Sport and Hong Kong’s Identity in Transition Since 1997 - Sport Played as a Binder or Not?49. The Development of Sports-for-All Culture in Post-Colonial Hong Kong50. The Development Of Sporting Culture In Hong Kong: Hong Kong Gay Games 202351. The Collaborative Innovation of Taekwondo Halls in the Cross-Straits under the Background of Chinese Mainland's Taiwan Policy52. Olympic Model: Consensus on Cross-Strait Sports Communicate Since the Reform and Opening Up of the People’s Republic of China53. The Transition of Hong Kong Elite Sports Policy Before and After 1997Part X Research Structure, Funding, and Management: Institutes, Projects, Journals, Publications on Sports, PE, and Leisure54. A Review of Major Publications on Chinese Sport within Western Scholarship in the Twenty-First Century55. Management of Chinese Sports Science Research: Sport Science Institutes, Societies, and Organizations56. A Review of Chinese Journals, Conference Proceedings, and Publications in Sports Social Science57. A Bibliometric Review on the Publications of Exercise and Sport Science in the Major Chinese Sports-Related Journals in the Last Decade58. Evaluation of Public Finance of Sports Science Research Projects in China——Taking the Sports Project of National Social Science Funds as an Example

"The Routledge Handbook of Sport in China offers a comprehensive examination of the multifaceted role of sports in Chinese history, society, and culture. Covering Chinese sports history from ancient times to the present, this handbook addresses a significant scholarly gap, allowing for a more nuanced understanding of the complex social, economic, political, and gender issues prevalent in Chinese history.One of the book’s strengths is its interdisciplinary approach, drawing from a range of academic fields including history, sociology, political science, and culture studies. With entries written by nearly one hundred scholars from all over the world, the handbook offers an exciting and richly detailed account of an underresearched topic. The handbook’s interdisciplinary nature proves to be invaluable to researchers across several disciplines, particularly those interested in Chinese history and sports history. The first book of its kind, this should lead to more scholarship on the topic in the coming years."— Nick Bambach, University of South Carolina, Best Historical Materials: 2024 | Reference and User Services Association