Chinese Xiangqi Association

Chinese Xiangqi Association

The Chinese Xiangqi Association was founded in 1962 as a member of the All-China Sports Federation promoting Xiangqi, or Chinese chess, and is based in Beijing.[1] It is among the founding members of the Asian Xiangqi Federation, and since 1975 has been a member of the International Xiangqi Federation. In addition to organising and hosting Xiangqi tournaments, it is responsible for publishing approximately 95% of Xiangqi books and other publications on the subject in China.[2]

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References

  1. ^ Chinese Xiangqi Association - chinaculture.org
  2. ^ Xiangqi and the 'Chinese Chess Pack' Part 3, by James O'Fee

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