China's basketball scene has been shaken again. Xinjiang Guanghui will face severe penalties if it does not pay taxes. This follows a series of corruption cases by the Chinese Football Association, which led to the ouster of several senior officials. The People's Daily issued a stern warning that anyone involved in corruption would be investigated, leading some to flee overseas. The disciplinary department also decided to audit the accounts of the Football Association. The news shocked the football world, with many discussing corruption and its consequences.
However, things seem to have calmed down in China's sports world. The Football Association announced the selection of the men's football head coach and the list of training teams, and under the leadership of Du Zhaocai, everything seems to be working smoothly. But around midnight, the basketball community was hit by another bomb. Xinjiang Guanghui Club announced its withdrawal from all CBA games this season and its complete withdrawal from the CBA. This is the second time that Xinjiang has withdrawn from the league and the biggest withdrawal in the history of Chinese sports.
The reason behind the withdrawal was that the Ethics Committee of the Basketball Association unilaterally declared that the Xinjiang men's basketball team violated the regulations. The team argues that it is unfair and unjust and that if the matter is not resolved by the end of February, they will withdraw from the league. Guanghui Group, an investor in the Xinjiang men's basketball team, finally announced its decision to withdraw from the CBA league. The move was supported by fans tired of sports corruption.
Xinjiang player Zhou Qi responded to the announcement with screenshots and questions about nutrition fees, signing fees and the NBA trip, highlighting misunderstandings and deep-seated contradictions between the two sides. The tax issue raised by Zhou Qi has attracted the attention of fans, and if it turns out to be true, the Xinjiang men's basketball team will face heavy fines.
Zhou Qi said the team had two contracts, one with Xinjiang Guanghui Club Co., Ltd. and the other with Xinjiang Guanghui Professional Basketball Club Co., Ltd., which registered and paid wages in Khorgos. The team took advantage of Khorgos' payroll tax refund policy, using two contracts to process player and tax registration. The team did not refund Zhou Qi's taxes, which raised questions about the team's compliance.
While the statements of the Xinjiang men's basketball team and Zhou Qi were one-sided, the official investigation will provide the final verdict. Yao Ming and the basketball association are now responsible for dealing with the issue. The slogan of fighting corruption and promoting clean government has become more prominent, and any violation of laws and regulations will be severely punished. If Xinjiang Guanghui evades taxes, it will be held accountable for its actions.