On June 29, Beijing time, the seventh round of the new season of the Chinese Super League was in full swing, Shanghai Shenhua and Shanghai Harbour staged a 1-1 draw, Meizhou Hakka beat Cangzhou Lions by a score of 4-1, and Tianjin Tianjin Jinmen Tigers continued their good performance with a 3-2 win over Shenzhen, winning for the third consecutive game. Changchun Yatai, meanwhile, drew 1-1 with Zhejiang.
The standings are in a state of flux, with Shanghai Shenhua, despite having played one more game, temporarily topping the table with a dominant performance, followed by Wuhan Sanzhen in second place. Shandong Taishan, the previous champions, are in third place. Of note, teams currently deep in the relegation zone include Guangzhou, Hebei and Guangzhou City.
