On December 3, veteran sports reporter Niu Zhiming broke the news that, in a series of unusual turn of events, the Tai'an Tianqiao Football Club has successfully survived the difficulties of access and did not appear in the first list of debt clearance.
The Chinese Football Association (CFA) officially released a weighty list of the first clubs to successfully pay off their debts, which included three top-flight CSL clubs, six CFA A-League clubs and four CFA B-League clubs. Niu shared an update on Chinese B-League club Taian Tianqiao via social media:
It is reported that the access process for T&T is currently progressing at a rapid pace. Thanks to the unique situation, the club is working closely with the Football Association to overcome the difficulties and steadily advance the admission process. The team members have been assembled and are fully preparing for winter training. Meanwhile, the selection of the new coach has entered the countdown. Looking forward to the new season, Taian Tianqiao will go all out to create another success.
