Game gains ground in China

As the most popular and commercially successful professional sport in North America, American football is also making strides in China but still trails in grassroots popularity and public recognition.

Since first appearing in China in the early 2000s, the sport has enjoyed loyal support from its 3 million fans in the country.

But a lack of understanding of its complicated rules, as well as expensive outfits and equipment, has hampered its progress in China.