This Day, That Year

Item from Sept 25, 1988, in China Daily: New types of bodybuilding equipment are welcomed by residents in the country.

China's sporting goods industry has lagged behind the needs of the public. The annual output of the sector reached 500 million yuan with more than 400 companies and factories producing sports goods.

More Chinese are hitting gyms and fitness centers as they try to attain the perfect body or simply stay healthy.