The NBA has made a successful return to China after a six-year hiatus, capitalizing on its massive fanbase, but faces geopolitical tensions amid U.S.-China trade disputes and sensitive domestic issues. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/commentary/2025/10/14/world/nba-china-return-no-slam-dunk/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #commentary #worldnews #nba #china #communistparty #sports #macau