Two sessions: Lawmakers, advisers offer suggestions for sports promotion

Lawmakers and political advisers provided suggestions and solutions to promote the development of China's sports during the annual two sessions.

A more prosperous and healthy sports industry

Yao Ming:

Member of the 13th National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference and chairman of the Chinese Basketball Association

*Making sporting events more accessible for amateurs

"We have to bring down the threshold for sports participation in the general public by making events and competitions much closer and easier to take part in. This will help more people adopt sports as a lifestyle while creating more business opportunities in the sports industry."

Zhang Jindong:

Deputy to the 13th National People's Congress and chairman of Suning Holdings Group Ltd

*Legal protection needed for copyright of sports events broadcasting

"With the rapid growth of China's sports industry, people's need for viewing sports events of high standard is increasing accordingly. The transmission modes in the digital era have tremendous impact on the protection of sports events' copyright. A complete IP protection legal system should be set up to ensure the healthy development of the sports broadcasting industry."