Hundreds of Chinese football fans gathered at the Beijing Daxing International Airport to welcome the Chinese national under-23 football team who finished their U23 Asian Cup campaign in a historic second place. “We need to work harder, keep improving, and ultimately bring home the championship — that’s what really matters,” said Li Hao, the goalkeeper of the team, whose outstanding performance during this tournament drew widespread praise. | Global Times

The Chinese national under-23 football team achieved a surprising 1-0 win over Australia at the Under-23 Asian Cup on Sunday in Riyadh. This win is critical for China’s chances of securing advancement to the knockout stage, an achievement the under-23 team has never done. | Global Times