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Trade war raises questions for US sports in China

Chinese fans watch the preseason NBA basketball game between Dallas Mavericks and Philadelphia 76ers in Shenzhen, China. [Photo: AFP]

Senior executives of American sports trying to grow their businesses in China said they are keeping a close eye on developments as a trade war brews between the two superpowers.

US basketball, golf, American football and others have invested significant time and money in their presence in the Chinese market but they face potential disruption if relations sour further.

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