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Jia-A League for sponsorship reasons) was the fourth season of professional association football and the 36th top-tier overall league season held in China. Starting on March 16, 1997, and ending on
November 29, 1997, it was performed by 12 teams and
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136:The 1997
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142:Marlboro
750:seasons
165:in the
153:Events
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