Plans are being pieced together for the 2020 Chinese Super League season to start in June or July.
Competitive football around the world has been in a state of indefinite postponement during the coronavirus outbreak, with the CSL, which was due to kick-off its new campaign on February 22, having been pushed back.
Certain restrictions are now being lifted in China relating to Covid-19 - with the nation having been epicentre of the outbreak - and a sense of normality is returning.
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That could see major sporting events returned to the calendar.