First US pro sports league to play in China

According to Official Guinness Records,

The National Basketball Association is the first American professional sports league to stage games in China. Led by Yao Ming (China), the Houston Rockets (USA) posted an 88-86 preseason win over the Sacramento Kings (USA) at Shanghai Stadium in Shanghai, China on 14 October 2004. The Kings defeated the Rockets 91-89 at Capital Stadium in Beijing during the second game on 17 October 2004.

For a complete list of 2004 records, please visit 2004 Guinness Records in China.

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