This Day, That Year

Item from March 24, 1991, in China Daily: The gymnast-turned-entrepreneur Li Ning is pushing sales of sports shoes named after him to the National Gymnastic Team.

The shoes are manufactured by the Guangdong Jianlibao Beverage Co in which Li holds a senior position.

In the past few years, consumers across China have become more passionate about sports and fitness, boosting domestic brands.