21.  While two other Chinese players have played in the NBA, this was something entirely different.

22.  And Sun will bring an added distinction to South Korea and Japan as the only Chinese player headed for the English Premier league.

23.  But Chinese professional players like Yao will only be allowed to keep half of all earnings under the new regulations, which cover endorsements as well as salaries.

24.  But the Beijing Evening News lined up the same evidence to attest to the mettle of the Chinese players.

25.  Chinese players and coaches converged on several umpires and animatedly pleaded their case that the ball was foul.

26.  Chinese players have so far won all three world titles handed out at the championships.

27.  Chinese players held the top spots in the table tennis draw for the Centennial Olympics conducted Thursday by the International Table Tennis Federation.

28.  Chinese veteran player Lawen Lai said Korea had been a tough opponent.

29.  Chinese player Zhao Lihong created many opportunities to score from the left, but without success.

30.  China dominated throughout a match that saw referees flash five yellow cards at Chinese players.