The China men's national volleyball team is a major force in Asian volleyball and a participant with great potential on the world stage, regularly competing in the Asian Championship. Based in Beijing under the Chinese Volleyball Association, the team wears the familiar red and yellow. Chinese volleyball has a glorious history, highlighted by a golden generation in the 1980s that achieved tremendous success, including World Cup and Olympic medals. While the men's team has since found consistent world-level success elusive, they remain a top contender in Asia, often battling Japan and Iran. The current era focuses on developing a new core of players to restore China to its former heights. The fan base in China is massive and holds the team to a high standard. The team's culture emphasizes discipline, collective play, and rapid attacks. China's role is central to the development and popularity of volleyball across Asia.