For a country that has dominated this sport for decades, it is certainly surprising.

Although, as an Italian passionate about football, I have unfortunately experienced something similar in recent years.

What caught my attention, however, was another aspect of this story.

For years, Chinese coaches and players have contributed to improving training standards outside China, including in Europe.

Last September, two Chinese Olympic champions participated in a European training programme in Luxembourg.

And here in France, we have the Lebrun brothers, who have become serious international competitors while enjoying enormous popularity in China, where they are affectionately known as the "glasses brothers".

China has contributed to the international development of a sport it has historically dominated.

Today, competition is becoming stronger, including for Chinese athletes themselves.

But this does not necessarily mean that China's international influence is declining.

It may simply mean that influence and competitive dominance are not the same thing.

I see something similar happening in international business.

The circulation of expertise, technologies and production capabilities creates opportunities for everyone involved.

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