Esporte Clube Bahia is hosting a delegation from the Chinese Football Boys, a Chinese youth football team, in Salvador. The visit is part of an initiative promoted by BYD, which includes friendly matches, visits to Bahian clubs, and integration activities. The group of 21 members arrived in the state on June 16 and will stay until June 19. On June 17, the Esporte Clube Bahia youth team won the friendly match against the Chinese team 2-0. After the game, the athletes visited the Bahia Museum to learn about the club's history and trajectory. The delegation's agenda also includes a visit to the BYD dealership in Salvador and a friendly match at the Manoel Barradas Stadium, the Barradão, against athletes from the Esporte Clube Vitória's youth teams. According to Alexandre Baldy, senior vice president of BYD Brazil, the initiative strengthens the relationship built by the company with Bahia. BYD has a global partnership with the City Football Group and also with Esporte Clube Bahia SAF, which includes brand exposure on LED panels at the Arena Fonte Nova and presence on backdrops and signs at the training center. The partnership also includes marketing, relationship, experience, and hospitality actions related to the club. The visit of the Chinese delegation is an example of the relationship between BYD and Esporte Clube Bahia, which goes beyond car production and commercial success. The company wants to be part of the local community and culture, and football is one of the main passions of the Bahians. The Chinese Football Boys tour is an opportunity for the young Chinese athletes to learn about Bahian football culture and for Esporte Clube Bahia to strengthen ties with the Chinese community. The friendly match at the Manoel Barradas Stadium will be an important moment for the delegation, which will be able to get to know the stadium and interact with the athletes from Esporte Clube Vitória. The visit of the Chinese delegation is an important event for Esporte Clube Bahia, which demonstrates the relationship between the club and the international community. The club is always looking for new opportunities to strengthen ties with other teams and communities, and the visit of the Chinese delegation is an example of this. BYD is a company that values its relationship with the local community and culture, and the partnership with Esporte Clube Bahia is an example of this. The company is always looking for new opportunities to be part of the local community and culture, and the visit of the Chinese delegation is an example of this.