Chinese soccer has been rocked again with top officials of the sports ruling body under investigation amid the nationwide clampdown on gambling and match fixing. Nan Yong, vice-president of the Chinese Football Association (CFA) was taken for questioning on Friday night, the Ministry of Public Security (MPS) said yesterday. Yang Yimin, another CFA vice-president, and Zhang Jianqiang, the womens soccer chief who was also in charge of referee arrangements, were also taken to the police station. Related readings: Former Chinese footballer jailed for 3 years Chinas soccer chief held in matchfixing probe: media Football gambling: bet once, lose everything Police detain more in soccer corruption crackdown Soccer betting targeted in China The crackdown on manipulation of domestic soccer matches through commercial bribery shows a firm resolve to fight corruption in the sport, said an MPS statement. The crackdown also gives us confidence and hope to revitalize the development of Chinese soccer, it said. Meanwhile, Jia Xiuquan, former head coach of the national Olympic team and Shanghai Shenhua in the Chinese Super League (CSL), was also taken by the police for questioning last week, Beijing News reported. Local media thronged to the CFA office in Beijing yesterday but were kept out by tight security. Link to sponsor, selection of host cities The investigation is the most high-profile since a campaign began last August to eradicate the blight of gambling and match-fixing, which are believed to be the main reason behind the sports struggles. Nan and Yang were reportedly called to the State General Administration of Sport (SGAS), the nations top governing body, to attend an urgent meeting but found police waiting for them in the office. They havent been seen at their CFA offices after they left for the SGAS office, and their cars were yesterday still seen in the SGAS parking lot. No specific evidence of Nans involvement has been revealed but police have sealed his office, and temporary replacements have been named for his and Yangs posts. Nan, 47, who took over as CFA vice-president last January, is reportedly suspected of being involved in a long-time financial row with the former title sponsor of CFL, British company Iphox, according to Soccer News. Nan was in charge of the contract signing but did not take action after the company failed to pay more than 50 million yuan ($7.3 million) in the stipulated time. The money is still unpaid. He has also been linked to the selections of host cities for Chinese teams international matches. He reportedly used his power to allot matches to associations with good connections to him. The CFA has long been slammed for its lack of effort in dealing with problems in the CSL, the nations top-flight league. It was even targeted by some fans and the media for allegedly playing a supporting role in the deterioration of the scandal-ridden league. Police reportedly visited the SGAS office for investigation in November, shortly after President Hu Jintao, Vice-President Xi Jinping and State Councilor Liu Yandong made remarks about the need to revitalize the sport. So far, more than 100 current and former players, coaches, referees, club officials and industry insiders have been questioned. Black Michael Jordan Jerseythe NHL bought back the franchise and players' contracts for $40000 and suspended its operations again. [163] Under the agreement, the NHL paid for the players and took back possession of the franchise.Rick Rypien JerseyThe new sale date is Sept. 7. 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(Callista Gingrich then left the staff of the House Agriculture Committee, and was no longer required to file a disclosure statement, so it is unclear whether or when the loan was paid off.) People pass through the Brandenburg Gate in Berlin. When they do invest in Europe, Chinese companies mainly limit themselves to Germany, France, Italy, the United Kingdom and Spain. [Jose Giribas Bloomberg]   BEIJING - Despite their great interest in investing in Europe, Chinese companies remain cautious on entering the continent due to a combination of intense competition and a lack of experience. A recent report released by the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade (CCPIT) showed that only 10 percent of Chinese enterprises surveyed said they have operations in Europe, compared to 42 percent who have already invested in the United States. And when they do invest in Europe, Chinese companies mainly limit themselves to Germany, France, Italy, the United Kingdom and Spain, according to the report. Although most Chinese companies are cautious and have yet to invest in the continent, they realize that, in the long term, this will be imperative. The CCPIT survey said 20 percent of the corporate interviewees said they had considered investing in Europe, but they gave up for various reasons. The report said that the majority of Europe Union member states sharing the same currency is an attractive factor for Chinese companies. In addition, Chinese companies are attracted by the good infrastructure and research and development environment, said the report. Related readings: Wen assures Europe on trade, investment options in China Beijings famed peaches heading for Europe Europe buys Datong Electrics locomotives US and Europe scrambling to adjust to changing world order When it comes to the most promising sectors for investment, Chinese companies give manufacturing, retailing and wholesale the highest rank. But many usually draw back when it comes to real investment, due to the high operating costs, language difficulties, and cultural misunderstandings. The current situation is that Chinese companies invest less in Europe than the US, Australia or Japan, and the main reason is they dont know enough about Europe, said Herman Reynders, governor of Limburg province in Belgium. Wang Yaoqiang, strategy supervisor of Haier Electrical Appliances, Chinas largest household appliance manufacturer, told China Daily that the European market is very important for Haier, but we are now facing severe challenges. Competition is already very fierce in Europe, and Chinas domestic brands entered European markets very late and we still need quite a long time to build up brand recognition there, Wang explained. The Chinese government and its European partners are making efforts to help Chinese companies increase their investment in the continent. China and the UK are now taking action to help more Chinese companies, especially small- and medium-sized enterprises, to enter the British market, said Wu Kegang, chief adviser of the British Chambers of Commerce. We believe SMEs from China and the UK are highly complementary. Chinese companies are good at manufacturing, while their British counterparts are good at marketing and branding, he added. Jin Haixing contributed to the story. ' ' '