The National Basketball Association (NBA) and China may have encountered turbulence in their relations over the years but retired great Yao Ming told Reuters the league is still "first class" in his home country.

Basketball: NBA remains 'first class' in China despite recent turbulences, says Yao Ming

Chinese basketball great Yao Ming says that criticism of the men's national team has gone too far after some players were abused online following a series of disappointing results.

Fans target basketball players of China after disappointing results, Yao Ming says criticism gone too far

Two teams were disqualified from the ongoing Chinese Basketball Association season on Monday after suspicions of match-fixing, with Yao Ming bemoaning a "sorrowful weekend".

Chinese Basketball Association disqualifies two teams over fixing suspicions

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Basketball: NBA remains 'first class' in China despite recent turbulences, says Yao Ming

Fans target basketball players of China after disappointing results, Yao Ming says criticism gone too far

Chinese Basketball Association disqualifies two teams over fixing suspicions