This photo, taken on August 17, 2025, shows a photo exhibition of the Jiangsu Football City League (JFCL) at Nanjing South High-speed Railway Station and two metro stations — Gulou and Olympic Stadium East. (Photo/CFP)

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This photo, taken on August 17, 2025, shows a photo exhibition of the Jiangsu Football City League (JFCL) at Nanjing South High-speed Railway Station and two metro stations — Gulou and Olympic Stadium East. (Photo/CFP)

This photo, taken on August 17, 2025, shows a photo exhibition of the Jiangsu Football City League (JFCL) at Nanjing South High-speed Railway Station and two metro stations — Gulou and Olympic Stadium East. (Photo/CFP)

This photo, taken on August 17, 2025, shows a photo exhibition of the Jiangsu Football City League (JFCL) at Nanjing South High-speed Railway Station and two metro stations — Gulou and Olympic Stadium East. (Photo/CFP)