2026年9月10日

Another 0-Point Game, 0-for-2 from the Line! Earning 18 Million for This? Fans Slam: “A Nightmare for Owners”

Once a protégé of Liu Weiwei, Wang Yibo has struggled to justify his top-tier contract this season w...

Once a protégé of Liu Weiwei, Wang Yibo has struggled to justify his top-tier contract this season with Qingdao Eagles.

In Qingdao’s 90–95 loss to Beijing Ducks, Wang came off the bench for just 4 minutes and 41 seconds, failed to attempt a single field goal, missed both free throws, and recorded no meaningful statistics aside from one foul. His lack of impact quickly drew criticism from fans.

What makes the situation more striking is his history with coach Liu, who once played a key role in developing him during his Zhejiang days. Now reunited in Qingdao, Wang has yet to rediscover that form, with his playing time steadily declining as the season progresses.

So far this season, he averages 4.6 points, 1.2 rebounds, and 3.1 assists in 16.9 minutes per game. While he showed flashes early on, his offensive output and playmaking influence have diminished over time.

Given that Qingdao signed him to a three-year, 18 million RMB top contract, questions are already being raised about the value of the deal—even before the first season concludes.

For Wang, a maximum contract comes with expectations, not just security. With the playoffs approaching, failure to improve could further limit his role in crucial moments.

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Escalation of the China-U.S. Trade War: The Clash of Rare Earths and Chips — The Contest Behind the Non-Tariff Barrier Battle

This article analyzes Liu Heping’s perspective on the new developments in the China-U.S. trade war. It points out that after the tariff war has largely subsided, the Trump administration has turned to non-tariff barriers—tightening visa scrutiny for Chinese students, suspending exports of high-tech products, and restricting high-end chips. In response, China is leveraging rare earth export controls, exposing America’s “Achilles’ heel” of dependency on Chinese rare earths. The conflict has shifted from tariffs to a battle over technology and resources centered on rare earths and chips. Liu emphasizes that China’s rare earth strategy is more about defensive maneuvering to push the U.S. to ease chip controls, rather than a total export ban. If the standoff persists until 2030, both sides risk losing markets and facing industrial decoupling, with far-reaching global economic impacts.

466 天前