Chinese Jia-A League
The National Football Jia A League (simplified Chinese: 全国足球甲A联赛), commonly known as Jia-A, was the highest tier of professional football in the People's Republic of China, during 1994 through 2003, operating under the auspices of the Chinese Football Association.
| Founded | 1987 (Semi-professional) 1994 (Professional) |
|---|---|
| Country | China |
| Confederation | AFC (Asia) |
| Level on pyramid | 1 |
| Relegation to | Chinese Jia-B League |
| Domestic cup(s) | Chinese FA Cup |
| International cup(s) | AFC Champions League |
| Most championships | Dalian Shide (7 titles) |
The Chinese Professional Football League was established in 1994. Under the direct supervision of the CFA's Professional League Committee, this nationwide league was divided into Divisions 1 and 2. Division 1 was subdivided into Divisions 1A and 1B, Jia A and Jia B, Jia being the Chinese word for top or first. Division 2 was and still is subdivided into regional divisions.
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