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09:36, 31-Aug-2019
Xi Jinping declares opening of 2019 FIBA World Cup
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Chinese President Xi Jinping declared the 2019 International Basketball Federation (FIBA) World Cup open in Beijing on Friday. This is the first time for China to host the FIBA World Cup, formerly known as the FIBA World Championship. The 2019 FIBA World Cup features a record 32 national teams competing in eight Chinese cities, including Beijing, Shanghai, and Shenzhen, from August 31 to September 15.