Chinese sportswear giant Anta, founded by high school dropout Ding Shizhong, is aggressively challenging established global brands like Nike and Adidas.

• Anta has grown from a small workshop into a powerhouse with over 10,000 shops in China, recently opening its first US store in Beverly Hills.
• The company has strategically acquired international brands such as Arc’teryx, Salomon, and a stake in Puma, using them as a gateway into Western markets.
• Anta's rise is a result of China's manufacturing prowess and a strategic shift from being a subcontractor to a globally recognized brand, aiming to be the "Anta of the world."