When asked about the operation of the league, Yao Ming said this season saw CBA operating income reach the highest it's ever been.

Liaoning province is a sports powerhouse. In the course of China's competitive sports development, Liaoning used to be in a leading position for quite a long period, closely linked with its relatively advanced industrial base and economic performance.

In recent years, the economy of Liaoning province, and that of China's northeastern region, has encountered some difficulties.

In the "gear shifting period" of the structural transformation of the economy, driving forces from emerging industries are urgently needed.

In the field of basketball, relying on a solid player base, Liaoning has established a sophisticated system for talent building, becoming one of the largest talent pools in China.

Among the 200 players registered in the CBA League, around 50 are from Liaoning province, and quite a number of players have experience of training in Liaoning.

"Now, capitals from around the country are investing in junior basketball and football programs. That is a good thing, for it shows that the atmosphere for extracurricular training has been widely recognized," said Song Kai, the Head of the Liaoning sports bureau.

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