(SP)CHINA-QINGDAO-FOOTBALL-CSL-QINGDAO VS HENAN (CN)

(SP)CHINA-QINGDAO-FOOTBALL-CSL-QINGDAO VS HENAN (CN)

(240301) -- QINGDAO, March 1, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Wang Shangyuan (L) of Henan shoots during the first round match between Qingdao West Coast and Henan FC at the 2024 season Chinese Football Association Super League (CSL) in Qingdao, east China's Shandong Province, March 1, 2024. (Xinhua/Li Ziheng)

(SP)QATAR-DOHA-FOOTBALL-AFC ASIAN CUP-GROUP A-QATAR VS CHINA

(SP)QATAR-DOHA-FOOTBALL-AFC ASIAN CUP-GROUP A-QATAR VS CHINA

(240123) -- DOHA, Jan. 23, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Khalid Mazeed (L) of Qatar vies with Wang Shangyuan of China during the Group A match between Qatar and China of AFC Asian Cup at Khalifa international statium in Doha, Qatar, on Jan. 22, 2024. (Xinhua/Cao Can)

(SP)QATAR-DOHA-FOOTBALL-AFC ASIAN CUP-GROUP A-QATAR VS CHINA

(SP)QATAR-DOHA-FOOTBALL-AFC ASIAN CUP-GROUP A-QATAR VS CHINA

(240122) -- DOHA, Jan. 22, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Khalid Mazeed (L) of Qatar vies with Wang Shangyuan of China during the Group A match between Qatar and China of AFC Asian Cup at Khalifa international statium in Doha, Qatar, on Jan. 22, 2024. (Xinhua/Cao Can)

(SP)QATAR-DOHA-FOOTBALL-AFC ASIAN CUP-GROUP A-LBN VS CHN

(SP)QATAR-DOHA-FOOTBALL-AFC ASIAN CUP-GROUP A-LBN VS CHN

(240117) -- DOHA, Jan. 17, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Wang Shangyuan (R) of China vies with Omar Chaaban of Lebanon during the Group A match between China and Lebanon at AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023 in Doha, Qatar, Jan. 17, 2024. (Xinhua/Ding Ting)

(SP)QATAR-DOHA-FOOTBALL-AFC ASIAN CUP-GROUP A-LBN VS CHN

(SP)QATAR-DOHA-FOOTBALL-AFC ASIAN CUP-GROUP A-LBN VS CHN

(240117) -- DOHA, Jan. 17, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Wang Shangyuan (L) of China vies with Hasan Srour of Lebanon during the Group A match between China and Lebanon at AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023 in Doha, Qatar, Jan. 17, 2024. (Xinhua/Jiang Han)

(SP)QATAR-DOHA-FOOTBALL-AFC ASIAN CUP-GROUP A-LBN VS CHN

(SP)QATAR-DOHA-FOOTBALL-AFC ASIAN CUP-GROUP A-LBN VS CHN

(240117) -- DOHA, Jan. 17, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Wang Shangyuan (front L) of China vies with Ali Tneich (front R) of Lebanon during the Group A match between China and Lebanon at AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023 in Doha, Qatar, Jan. 17, 2024. (Xinhua/Ding Ting)

(SP)QATAR-DOHA-FOOTBALL-AFC ASIAN CUP-GROUP A-CHINA VS TAJIKISTAN

(SP)QATAR-DOHA-FOOTBALL-AFC ASIAN CUP-GROUP A-CHINA VS TAJIKISTAN

(240114) -- DOHA, Jan. 14, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Wang Shangyuan (bottom L) of China vies with Ehson Panshanbe (bottom R) of Tajikistan during the Group A match between China and Tajikistan of AFC Asian Cup at Abdullah bin Khalifa Stadium in Doha, Qatar, on Jan. 13, 2024. (Xinhua/Jiang Han)

(SP)CHINA-GUANGDONG-SHENZHEN-FOOTBALL-2026 FIFA WORLD CUP ASIAN QUALIFIER-GROUP C-CHN VS KOR(CN)

(SP)CHINA-GUANGDONG-SHENZHEN-FOOTBALL-2026 FIFA WORLD CUP ASIAN QUALIFIER-GROUP C-CHN VS KOR(CN)

(231121) -- SHENZHEN, Nov. 21, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Park Yongwoo (top) of South Korea vies with Wang Shangyuan of China during the Group C match between China and South Korea at the 2026 FIFA World Cup Asian qualifier in Shenzhen, south China's Guangdong Province, Nov. 21, 2023. (Xinhua/Liang Xu)

(SP)CHINA-GUANGDONG-SHENZHEN-FOOTBALL-2026 FIFA WORLD CUP ASIAN QUALIFIER-GROUP C-CHN VS KOR(CN)

(SP)CHINA-GUANGDONG-SHENZHEN-FOOTBALL-2026 FIFA WORLD CUP ASIAN QUALIFIER-GROUP C-CHN VS KOR(CN)

(231121) -- SHENZHEN, Nov. 21, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Hwang Inbeom (C) of South Korea vies with Wang Shangyuan (R) and Wu Xi of China during the Group C match between China and South Korea at the 2026 FIFA World Cup Asian qualifier in Shenzhen, south China's Guangdong Province, Nov. 21, 2023. (Xinhua/Liang Xu)

(SP)CHINA-GUANGDONG-SHENZHEN-FOOTBALL-2026 FIFA WORLD CUP ASIAN QUALIFIER-GROUP C-CHN VS KOR(CN)

(SP)CHINA-GUANGDONG-SHENZHEN-FOOTBALL-2026 FIFA WORLD CUP ASIAN QUALIFIER-GROUP C-CHN VS KOR(CN)

(231121) -- SHENZHEN, Nov. 21, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Wu Lei (C) and Wang Shangyuan (R) of China argue with the referee Abdulrahman Al Jassim during the Group C match between China and South Korea at the 2026 FIFA World Cup Asian qualifier in Shenzhen, south China's Guangdong Province, Nov. 21, 2023. (Xinhua/Jia Haocheng)

Victory against Thailand an encouraging sign for us, says China head coach Jankovic

STORY: Victory against Thailand an encouraging sign for us, says China head coach Jankovic SHOOTING TIME: Nov. 16, 2023 DATELINE: Nov. 17, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:18 LOCATION: Bangkok CATEGORY: SPORTS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the football players 2. various of the audience 3. various of press conference 4. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): ALEKSANDAR JANKOVIC, Head coach of China's men's national football team 5. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): WANG SHANGYUAN, Player of China's men's national football team STORYLINE: The head coach of China's men's national football team Aleksandar Jankovic said the victory over Thailand in the 2026 World Cup qualifier is a good sign as his side snatched a 2-1 comeback win here on Thursday. Sarach Yooyen put the host ahead in the 23rd minute through a counterattack, but Wu Lei's slide-in and Wang Shangyuan's diving header helped China complete the comeback win. "We are satisfied with the three points tonight. The first match against the third tier team is not easy, being one goal down from

(SP)THAILAND-BANGKOK-FOOTBALL-2026 FIFA WORLD CUP ASIAN QUALIFIER-GROUP C-CHN VS THA

(SP)THAILAND-BANGKOK-FOOTBALL-2026 FIFA WORLD CUP ASIAN QUALIFIER-GROUP C-CHN VS THA

(231116) -- BANGKOK, Nov. 16, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Wang Shangyuan (C) of China heads the ball during the Group C match between China and Thailand at the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier in Bangkok, Thailand, Nov. 16, 2023. (Xinhua/Wang Teng)

(SP)THAILAND-BANGKOK-FOOTBALL-2026 FIFA WORLD CUP ASIAN QUALIFIER-GROUP C-CHN VS THA

(SP)THAILAND-BANGKOK-FOOTBALL-2026 FIFA WORLD CUP ASIAN QUALIFIER-GROUP C-CHN VS THA

(231116) -- BANGKOK, Nov. 16, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Wang Shangyuan (2nd R) of China celebrates scoring during the Group C match between China and Thailand at the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier in Bangkok, Thailand, Nov. 16, 2023. (Xinhua/Wang Teng)

(SP)THAILAND-BANGKOK-FOOTBALL-2026 FIFA WORLD CUP ASIAN QUALIFIER-GROUP C-CHN VS THA

(SP)THAILAND-BANGKOK-FOOTBALL-2026 FIFA WORLD CUP ASIAN QUALIFIER-GROUP C-CHN VS THA

(231116) -- BANGKOK, Nov. 16, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Wang Shangyuan of China celebrates scoring during the Group C match between China and Thailand at the 2026 FIFA World Cup Asian qualifier in Bangkok, Thailand, Nov. 16, 2023. (Xinhua/Wang Teng)

(SP)THAILAND-BANGKOK-FOOTBALL-2026 FIFA WORLD CUP ASIAN QUALIFIER-GROUP C-CHN VS THA

(SP)THAILAND-BANGKOK-FOOTBALL-2026 FIFA WORLD CUP ASIAN QUALIFIER-GROUP C-CHN VS THA

(231116) -- BANGKOK, Nov. 16, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Wang Shangyuan of China celebrates scoring during the Group C match between China and Thailand at the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier in Bangkok, Thailand, Nov. 16, 2023. (Xinhua/Wang Teng)

(SP)CHINA-DALIAN-FOOTBALL-INTERNATIONAL FRIENDLY-CHINA VS PALESTINE(CN)

(SP)CHINA-DALIAN-FOOTBALL-INTERNATIONAL FRIENDLY-CHINA VS PALESTINE(CN)

(230620) -- DALIAN, June 20, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Wang Shangyuan (L) of China competes during an international friendly football match between China and Palestine in Dalian, northeast China's Liaoning Province, June 20, 2023. (Xinhua/Long Lei)

(SP)CHINA-DALIAN-FOOTBALL-INTERNATIONAL FRIENDLY-CHINA VS PALESTINE(CN)

(SP)CHINA-DALIAN-FOOTBALL-INTERNATIONAL FRIENDLY-CHINA VS PALESTINE(CN)

(230620) -- DALIAN, June 20, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Wang Shangyuan (L) of China vies with Attaa Jaber of Palestine during an international friendly football match between China and Palestine in Dalian, northeast China's Liaoning Province, June 20, 2023. (Xinhua/Long Lei)

(SP)CHINA-DALIAN-FOOTBALL-INTERNATIONAL FRIENDLY-CHINA VS PALESTINE(CN)

(SP)CHINA-DALIAN-FOOTBALL-INTERNATIONAL FRIENDLY-CHINA VS PALESTINE(CN)

(230620) -- DALIAN, June 20, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Wang Shangyuan (1st R) of China vies with Yaser Hamed (2nd R) and Rami Hamada of Palestine during an international friendly football match between China and Palestine in Dalian, northeast China's Liaoning Province, June 20, 2023. (Xinhua/Cao Can)

(SP)CHINA-ZHENGZHOU-FOOTBALL-CSL-HENAN SSLM VS QINGDAO HAINIU (CN)

(SP)CHINA-ZHENGZHOU-FOOTBALL-CSL-HENAN SSLM VS QINGDAO HAINIU (CN)

(230421) -- ZHENGZHOU, April 21, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Evans Kangwa (L) of Qingdao Hainiu vies with Wang Shangyuan of Henan SSLM during a 2023 season Chinese Football Association Super League (CSL) match between Henan SSLM and Qingdao Hainiu in Zhengzhou, central China's Henan Province, April 21, 2023. (Xinhua/Li Jianan)

CHINA-JIANGXI-JIUJIANG-DROUGHT(CN)

CHINA-JIANGXI-JIUJIANG-DROUGHT(CN)

(220826) -- JIUJIANG, Aug. 26, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Fu Kang, a local firefighter, brings water to local residents in Shangyuan Village of Fanzhen Township in Ruichang City, east China's Jiangxi Province, Aug. 23, 2022. Ruichang City has been experiencing continuous high temperature and less rainfall since July. Living in a hilly area, many villagers of Fanzhen Township have been facing shortage of domestic water. A team of firefighters from the local fire station with a fire truck temporarily has taken the task to deliver water for residents. For more than a month, this team has worked from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. every day for the needy six neighboring villages. (Xinhua/Zhou Mi)

CHINA-JIANGXI-JIUJIANG-DROUGHT(CN)

CHINA-JIANGXI-JIUJIANG-DROUGHT(CN)

(220826) -- JIUJIANG, Aug. 26, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Villagers use buckets to carry the water, delivered by firefighters, in Shangyuan Village of Fanzhen Township in Ruichang City, east China's Jiangxi Province, Aug. 23, 2022. Ruichang City has been experiencing continuous high temperature and less rainfall since July. Living in a hilly area, many villagers of Fanzhen Township have been facing shortage of domestic water. A team of firefighters from the local fire station with a fire truck temporarily has taken the task to deliver water for residents. For more than a month, this team has worked from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. every day for the needy six neighboring villages. (Xinhua/Zhou Mi)