Skip to main content

Li Ning

Founder & Executive Chairman, Li Ning

The former Chinese gymnast has built a global sportswear empire challenging the likes of Adidas and Nike.

Li Ning
Global Markets

China’s Running Craze Gains Mileage in Fashion

As China’s running boom gathers pace, spurred by the ‘athleisure’ trend and encouragement from the government, brands are adjusting their strategies.

Global Markets

China’s Running Craze Gains Mileage in Fashion

As China’s running boom gathers pace, spurred by the ‘athleisure’ trend and encouragement from the government, brands are adjusting their strategies.


China

Li Ning Spars With Nike and Adidas

Hungry for more of China’s $33 billion sportswear market, Li Ning wants to outdo the competition. This week, the Chinese giant will reveal a collaboration with a major international designer at its Paris fashion show.

China

Li Ning Spars With Nike and Adidas

Hungry for more of China’s $33 billion sportswear market, Li Ning wants to outdo the competition. This week, the Chinese giant will reveal a collaboration with a major international designer at its Paris fashion show.


China

Chinese Investors Pile Into Global Fashion Businesses

In this month’s China Edit, BoF explores ​the ​flurry of activity from Chinese firms investing in the ​fashion ​sector.​​

China

Chinese Investors Pile Into Global Fashion Businesses

In this month’s China Edit, BoF explores ​the ​flurry of activity from Chinese firms investing in the ​fashion ​sector.​​


China

When the Name Game Gets Serious in China

In this month’s China Edit, the backlash surrounding Airbnb's new Chinese name highlights the importance of brand naming, while China’s biggest women’s footwear retailer is up for sale.

China

When the Name Game Gets Serious in China

In this month’s China Edit, the backlash surrounding Airbnb's new Chinese name highlights the importance of brand naming, while China’s biggest women’s footwear retailer is up for sale.


China

The China Edit | High-End Lingerie, Losing Jobs, Miss Sixty IPO

The China Edit is a weekly curation of the most important fashion business news and analysis from and about the world’s largest luxury market.

China

The China Edit | High-End Lingerie, Losing Jobs, Miss Sixty IPO

The China Edit is a weekly curation of the most important fashion business news and analysis from and about the world’s largest luxury market.


China

Nike Takes China Sales Gold Since 2008 Beijing Olympics

Nike sales growth in Greater China outpaced those of Adidas AG and local rivals Li Ning Co. and Anta Sports Products Ltd. since the 2008 Beijing Olympics.

China

Nike Takes China Sales Gold Since 2008 Beijing Olympics

Nike sales growth in Greater China outpaced those of Adidas AG and local rivals Li Ning Co. and Anta Sports Products Ltd. since the 2008 Beijing Olympics.


Retail

Adidas to Boost China Outlets by a Third With 3,000 Stores

German sportswear maker Adidas AG will open 3,000 new stores in China by 2020, counting on rising affluence and health-awareness in the country to boost its global business.

Retail

Adidas to Boost China Outlets by a Third With 3,000 Stores

German sportswear maker Adidas AG will open 3,000 new stores in China by 2020, counting on rising affluence and health-awareness in the country to boost its global business.


News & Analysis

China's Sportswear Industry Poised to End Losing Streak

HONG KONG, China — China's home-grown sportswear industry is finally showing signs of recovery after nearly two years of massive oversupply, and

News & Analysis

China's Sportswear Industry Poised to End Losing Streak

HONG KONG, China — China's home-grown sportswear industry is finally showing signs of recovery after nearly two years of massive oversupply, and


China

The China Edit | Jingdong Mall, Free-Trade Pact for Swiss Watches, Peng Liyuan, Beijing vs. Shanghai, Investors Respond to Changing Landscape

The China Edit is a weekly curation of the most important fashion business news and analysis from and about the world’s largest luxury market.

China

The China Edit | Jingdong Mall, Free-Trade Pact for Swiss Watches, Peng Liyuan, Beijing vs. Shanghai, Investors Respond to Changing Landscape

The China Edit is a weekly curation of the most important fashion business news and analysis from and about the world’s largest luxury market.


Global Markets

Global Briefing | Chinese Fashion Brands Look West

LONDON, United Kingdom — It's nearly impossible to go a week without reading about international fashion brands expanding their operations in China.

Global Markets

Global Briefing | Chinese Fashion Brands Look West

LONDON, United Kingdom — It's nearly impossible to go a week without reading about international fashion brands expanding their operations in China.


What is The BoF 500?

The people shaping the global fashion industry, curated by the editors of The Business of Fashion, based on nominations and on-the-ground intelligence from around the world.

The BoF 500 2025 medallion logo