China announces new youth football league to develop future national talent

China’s Football Association has launched a new youth football league aimed at nurturing the next generation of national players, with tournaments scheduled across multiple cities starting this month. The initiative seeks to provide young athletes with competitive match experience, professional coaching, and exposure to modern training techniques. Officials emphasized that the program aligns with China’s long-term strategy to improve the national team’s performance in international competitions. Fans and sports analysts welcomed the move, noting that consistent investment in grassroots development could help China become more competitive on the global football stage over the coming years.