International success has sparked a sailing resurgence in China, Sun Xiaochen reports in Shenzhen.

Hundreds of years after Admiral Zheng He's historic expeditionary voyage, sailing is again emerging as a source of pride for the Chinese.

According to organizers and sailors at the 7th China Cup International Regatta, the success of local events and the 2008 Beijing Olympics awakened China's long-dormant enthusiasm for the sport, and now the nation is narrowing the gap with traditional sailing powers.