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Rules for the new China-based league allow for some of the world’s most established players, such as (from left) Xiao Guodong, Wu Yize, Ding Junhui, Zhao Xintong and Si Jiahui, to be asked to play. Photo: AFP
World Snooker

China’s new pro league not a threat to World Snooker Tour, sport’s chiefs say

China Billiards Club Professional League starting next week should be viewed more as another pathway into elite ranks than a direct rival.

World Snooker

China launches 8-team pro snooker league, targets becoming powerhouse in sport

World Snooker

World Snooker Championship quarters: Zhao trails, Wu to take on Trump conqueror

World Snooker

Zhao Xintong sets up showdown with Ding Junhui at snooker world championships

A record 11 Chinese players qualified for the main draw, with He Guoqiang facing Ronnie O’Sullivan and Neil Robertson taking on Pang Junxu.

Zhao Xintong of China became the first player from Asia to win the world title last year. Photo: Getty Images
World Snooker

Chinese snooker star Zhao hopes to take winning run into World Championship

A win for 29-year-old, who made Players Series history on Sunday, would see him become the first player to defend his title at the Crucible.

World Snooker

Ronnie O’Sullivan makes snooker history with highest-ever break of 153 in China

Seven-time world champion, who obtained Hong Kong residency in 2024, achieves feat during 5-0 win over Ryan Day at World Open in Yushan.

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World Snooker

Zhao Xintong wins Hong Kong World Grand Prix title to keep finals record intact

Victory over Zhang Anda in first all-Chinese ranking tournament final since December 2024 gives him fifth title in as many finals.

Zhao Xintong acknowledges the Kai Tak Arena crowd after winning the World Grand Prix title on Sunday. Photo: Karma Lo
World Snooker

Xiao says ‘it’s complicated’ as he knocks out O’Sullivan from World Grand Prix

World No 10 unhappy to eliminate his idol as he sets up all-China clash in quarter-finals, which will feature six Chinese players.

World Snooker

Ronnie O’Sullivan ‘not a good player anymore’, but wins first match in Hong Kong

Englishman survives slow start against Joe O’Connor to face Xiao Guodong on Thursday, defending champion Neil Robertson beaten in round one.

World Snooker

O’Sullivan to make rare Hong Kong appearance, but plans little snooker in 2026

Mercurial Englishman will compete in the World Grand Prix event at Kai Tak Arena for the first time this week.

Snooker stars (from left) Wu Yize, Ronnie O’Sullivan and Mark Allen attend a welcome ceremony for the World Grand Prix at Peak Galleria. Photo: Dickson Lee
World Snooker

World Grand Prix will have Kai Tak home until 2029, but will O’Sullivan ever come?

Mercurial Englishman is on the list of top 32 players expected to compete, while Robertson, Trump, Selby and Zhao will play in Hong Kong.

Defending champion Neil Robertson will return to Hong Kong for the World Grand Prix. Photo: Dickson Lee
Hong Kong sports

From ice hockey to sevens, here’s what lies ahead for Hong Kong sport in 2026

It might only be the start of the year, but the city already has a packed sporting calendar.

Legislative Council election 2025

Hair-raising: Hong Kong’s top officials style Cantonese puns into poll-day push

Video clips play on shared Cantonese pronunciation for ‘hair’ and ‘law’, encouraging residents to prioritise voting over styling their hair.

World Snooker

Ronnie O’Sullivan eyes Chinese 8-ball pool as he opens snooker club in Hong Kong

Seven-time world champion and new resident looks forward to returning to city to prepare for tournaments, aims to open more cue-sport halls.

Ronnie O’Sullivan (middle) at the opening ceremony of JJ8 Club in Kwun Tong on Wednesday. Photo: Jonathan Wong
Hong Kong economy

Opinion | Hong Kong must ensure it’s in the engine room financing future tech

Only with purposeful planning and coordinated policies can Hong Kong’s capital markets act as levers for innovation.

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Hong Kong’s stock exchange marked its busiest day of the year on July 9, when five companies made their debuts: semiconductor chip designer Fortior Technology, Lens Technology, Wuhan Dazhong Dental Medical, robotic logistics firm Beijing Geekplus and Beijing Xunzhong Communication. Photo: Aileen Chuang
ITTF

Wang Chuqin gives China fans 2028 LA Olympics boost, men struggle in Vegas

Table tennis world champion commits to playing for next three years, says time will then come to decide ‘next direction’.

Hong Kong society

Hong Kong denies entry to 12,452 visitors in first 5 months of 2025

Immigration director says figure only represents about 0.062 per cent of nearly 20 million inbound travellers recorded over same period.

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World Snooker

Ronnie O’Sullivan has options in Hong Kong despite Middle East hint, sources say

Snooker insiders warn against treating O’Sullivan’s quote about relocating from London as his final decision.

Ronnie O’Sullivan in action during this year’s World Snooker Championship in Sheffield. Photo: Action Images via Reuters
Hong Kong economy

‘Not surprised’ snooker star Ronnie O’Sullivan may leave Hong Kong: senior official

Director of Immigration Benson Kwok says city faces stiff competition in luring talent after player indicates possible move.

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World Snooker

Zhao Xintong level with O’Sullivan in thrilling start to Crucible semi-final

Aiming to become China’s first world champion, Zhao starts and finishes in style, while Hong Kong resident Judd Trump leads Mark Williams.

World Snooker

Zhao Xintong into first World Championship semi-final, to face Ronnie O’Sullivan

Zhao takes on seven-time champion, bidding to be the first to claim Crucible title as an amateur, and become China’s first winner.

Zhao Xintong acknowledges the crowd after his quarter-final victory over Chris Wakelin. Photo: Xinhua
World Snooker

Ronnie O’Sullivan withdraws from snooker World Grand Prix in Hong Kong

Tournament organisers informed on Saturday that seven-time world champion O’Sullivan will not play in city this month.

Ronnie O’Sullivan plays in Macau last December. Photo: Xinhua
World Snooker

Third British snooker player eyes Hong Kong residency after Trump, O’Sullivan

World No 22 Jack Lisowski says after his 5-4 defeat to O’Sullivan at the Macau Masters on Wednesday that he has ‘open mind’ about such a move.

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World Snooker

Snooker star O’Sullivan plans to open ‘many, many’ practice halls in Hong Kong

Having recently taken up residency in the city, the seven-time world champion says he is looking for a flat in Kowloon.

World Snooker

Snooker icon Ronnie O’Sullivan hails China player’s ‘perfect’ 147 maximum break

Zhang Anda potted the 15 reds as well as the black 15 times and then all the colours in order before receiving a standing ovation.

Chinese snooker player Zhang Anda made a maximum 147 break during his victory over compatriot at the Lei Peifan at the UK Championship. Photo: Getty Images
World Snooker

O’Sullivan continues Chinese love affair, says country ‘greatest place on Earth’

Days after the seven-time world champion took Hong Kong residency, O’Sullivan is in Nanjing and visiting a place that ‘blows me away’.

Ronnie O’Sullivan clearly enjoys his time in China. Photo: Reuters
Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong move by snooker star Ronnie O’Sullivan ‘may spare him from UK tax reform’

Seven-time champion arrived in Hong Kong amid plans by UK to abolish non-domicile tax status as part of revenue shake-up.

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Hong Kong

Editorial | Hong Kong cannot afford to lose talent as it wins over snooker great O’Sullivan

With snooker star latest big name to gain Hong Kong residency under admission scheme, care must be taken to ensure those already here stay.

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