http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/foot...ea/4941562.stm

"This is the first time a club from Europe has introduced itself to Asia as a developer of football."

I think you'll find no it isn't. Sheffield United became the first club to do so when the rules on ownsership changed.

We bought Chengdu Five Bulls, who now have become Chengdu Blades.

In addition to that we already run the Hainan Soccer Academy in South China.

But keep believing the fact you aren't just copying the Blades