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On the afternoon of December 13, Beijing time, China Super Company ushered in a new round of important changes. On this day, the company's board of directors held a meeting and decided that Yang Xu would replace Liu Jun as the seventh chairman of the Chinese Super League after being nominated by the Chinese Football Association. This decision marks a new stage for the Super League and opens a new chapter in Yang Xu's career.
Yang Xu has extensive experience in sports management and served as the president of the Chinese Softball Association. In April 2023, the General Administration of Sports of China set up a seven-member team to be stationed in the Chinese Football Association and undertake the daily work of the association. As a member of this group, Yang Xu served as the deputy director of the hockey center and was transferred to the Chinese Football Association. In this group, Yang Xu is mainly responsible for the related work of the professional league, and has become the direct reporting object of many specific affairs of the Chinese Football Federation (preparation). He was personally present at the professional league work meeting in late November and gave a work report on the specifics of next season. Therefore, from the perspective of the association, it seems logical for Yang Xu to replace Liu Jun as the chairman of the Super League.
The process of appointing the chairman of the CSL is quite rigorous. The candidates are nominated by the Chinese Football Association, the major shareholder, and are reviewed and approved by the company's board of directors, and finally elected by the general meeting of shareholders. Historically, the vice president of the Football Association in charge of the league and the head of the professional league management department have both served as the chairman of the Chinese Super League.
However, it is worth noting that the position of chairman of the Chinese Super League is regarded as a "high-risk position" in the context of the ongoing anti-corruption in Chinese football. The six chairmen in history, including Nan Yong, Yang Yimin, Yu Hongchen, Ma Chengquan, and Li Yuyi, were eventually dismissed due to corruption. In August 2023, Liu Jun was also taken away by relevant departments for investigation on suspicion of serious violations, resulting in a vacancy in this position. This series of incidents not only shows the determination and strength of anti-corruption in Chinese football, but also shows the importance and sensitivity of the position of chairman of the Chinese Super League.
Yang Xu's appointment is not only an affirmation of his personal ability and experience, but also an expectation that he can play a positive role in this position. His role will be crucial at a time when Chinese football continues to evolve and transform. As the head of the Chinese Super League, Yang Xu will face a series of challenges such as reorganizing the corporate governance structure, improving the level of the league, and promoting the marketization of Chinese football.
Yang Xu's appointment is not only an important turning point in his career, but also a key moment in the development of Chinese football. Under his leadership, where the Chinese Super League and Chinese football will go has attracted much attention from inside and outside the industry. At the same time, considering the record of the previous chairman's dismissal, Yang Xu's work will be closely monitored and highly expected by the outside world to a large extent.