China's initiative lauded by Brazilian

RIO DE JANEIRO - The rush of marquee signings in Chinese soccer will continue in the coming years as local clubs grow in quality and prestige, according to Brazilian striker Bruno Meneghel.

The 29-year-old former Brescia loanee was one of the first big names to move to China when he joined Qingdao Jonoon in 2012.

Now with Changchun Yatai, Meneghel has been an eyewitness to Chinese soccer's rapid ascent, particularly in the past year, as stars such as Oscar, Carlos Tevez and Pato have joined the ranks of Super League clubs.