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SPECIAL REPORT by Hu Zhicheng, Goal China Chief Editor

It was quite a defining moment for Chinese president Xi Jinping. On the final day of his state visit to the United Kingdom at the National Football Museum in Manchester, Mr Xi proudly presented to his hosts a well-crafted prototype of Cuju - the ancient ball game which originated in China over 2300 years ago and which is believed to represent the earliest form of football.