CompaniesResilient but ultracompetitive domestic market proves a tougher growth challengeAn Anta store in Shanghai in February: The Chinese sports company has been establishing itself as a global conglomerate by collecting interests in international brands. (CFOTO/Future Publishing via Getty Images)LORRETTA CHENMarch 27, 2026 09:10 JSTHONG KONG -- Chinese sportswear companies are revving up global expansion by acquiring international brands, making up for plateauing sales of their home labels, as shown in their latest earnings.