What does a story from professional basketball have to do with angling? Or more significantly if you work for a tackle brand in the USA or Europe, what does it have to do with your business? Your answer might be: nothing. But the truth is: everything. The news this month that US basketball superstar Steph Curry has just signed an endorsement deal with Chinese sportswear giant Li-Ning confirms a shift in the strategies of Chinese businesses – and demonstrates where power is heading.