| Baseball / Basketball In Taiwan, where the sport of baseball is loved by all, the game is widely appreciated among all levels of society regardless of age or class. In 1990 after much hard work and dedication, Taiwan's Chinese Professional Baseball League was founded and the league has enjoyed widespread success and popularity ever since. Today, the island is home to no less than six professional teams, including the President Lions, Mercury Tigers, China Times Eagles, Brother Elephants, Weichuan Dragons and Sinon Bears. Baseball season lasts from March to October, and more information on the CPBL can be obtained by calling (886) 2-577-6992. Although professional basketball got started later than pro baseball, the Chinese Basketball Alliance (CBA) has enjoyed widespread popularity since it was founded in 1995. At present, the CBA has six professional Basketball teams, including the Yulon Dinos, Hung Kuo Elephants, and Chung Hsing Tigers, More CBA information can be obtained by calling (886) 2-577-5577. |