In China, imports are only listed under their "Chinese" names which makes it very difficult to determine their English (or Brazilian/Croatian/Lithuanian etc.) names. Sometimes, a player named "Matt Smith" will be either "Ma Te" or "Si Mi Si" in China, which is impossible to decipher without other information. Asia-basket.com is a great help in this respect (especially in recent years).
Note: This list does not include the 20+ ethnic Chinese players from Taiwan (including top players Cheng Chih Lung, Chou Chun San, Lo Shin Liang), Hong Kong (including top player Poon Chi Ho), etc. who played in CBA.
*--did not play in playoffs
2007-08 CBA (starting this season, teams can change one import after their 12th game)
Bayi (Army): None
Guangdong: Jason Dixon, Lamond Murray, Cassiano Matheus
Jiangsu: Ryan Forehan-Kelly, Sharone Wright, Raheim Brown
Jilin: Dajuan Tate, Babacar Camara, Steve Castleberry
Yunnan: Nigel Dixon, Devon Wade, Dontae Jones
Zhejiang Horses: Soumaila Samake, Brian Wethers, God Shammgod
Fujian: Chris Porter, Jameel Watkins, Wesley Wilson
Beijing: Michael Fey, Olumide Oyedeji
Liaoning: Pat Simpson, Jamal Sampson, Ernest Brown
Shanghai: Jerod Ward, Anthony Miller, Sheldon Bailey
Shaanxi: Brandon Robinson, Hiram Fuller, Jeremee McGuire
Zhejiang Lions: Garnett Thompson, Rodney White, DeAngelo Collins
Dongguan: Anthony Myles, Mike Harris, Franz Steyn
Shandong: Herve Lamizana, Mack Tuck
Shanxi: Major Wingate, Damon King
Xinjiang: David Jackson, Aaron McGhee, Brandon Cole
Playoffs:
Jiangsu: Jon Smith
Liaoning: Olumide Oyedeji
Fujian: Dajuan Tate
2006-07 CBA
Bayi (Army): None
Zhejiang Horses: Soumaila Samake, Kevin Freeman
Guangdong: Jason Dixon, Terrance Green
Shanghai: Reggie Okosa, Jermaine Dearman
Liaoning: Ernest Brown, Pat Simpson
Fujian: Chris Porter, Kit Rhymer
Jiangsu: Garnett Thompson, Carlos Dixon
Shandong: Herve Lamizana, Mack Tuck
Xinjiang: Lorenzo Coleman, Doug Wrenn
Dongguan: Anthony Myles, Michael Fey
Shaanxi: Brandon Crump
Zhejiang Lions: Gabe Muoneke, Kelly Whitney
Yunnan: Ken Johnson, Wil Frisby
Beijing: Micah Brand, Rob Joyner
Shanxi: God Shammgod, Rashid Byrd
Jilin: Babacar Camara, Darius Rice
Playoffs:
Zhejiang Horses: Lorenzo Coleman
Fujian: Brandon Crump
2005-06 CBA (Starting this season, a team cannot change imports during the season)
Guangdong: Jason Dixon, Terrance Green
Jilin: Rod Gregoire, Babacar Camara
Bayi (Army): None
Liaoning: Reggie Butler, Justin Brown
Jiangsu: Jason Klotz, Carlos Dixon
Xinjiang: Lorenzo Coleman, Randall Jackson
Beijing: Nate Burton, Nate Williams
Yunnan: Jon Smith, B.B. Waldon
Fujian: Tyrone Washington, Chris Porter
Dongguan: Anthony Myles, Charles Mason
Shanghai: Reggie Okosa, Rob Little
Shaanxi: Brandon Crump, Trey Moore
Shandong: Eddie Fobbs, Joel Jones
Henan: Kit Rhymer, Jason Williams
Zhejiang: Soumaila Samake, Curtis Millage
2004-05 CBA
Guangdong: Jason Dixon, Peter Cornell
Jilin: Rod Gregoire, Shawnelle Scott, Melvin Whitaker
Jiangsu: Ryan Forehan-Kelly, Jelani McCoy, Keith Bean, Simeon Haley
Xinjiang: Lorenzo Coleman, Corey Benjamin, Jamal Kendrick
Bayi (Army): None
Beijing: Olumide Oyedeji, Paulinho Boracini, Carlos Nascimento, Donnell Knight
Yunnan: DeAngelo Collins, Antonio Latimer, Lee Benson
Liaoning: Ernest Brown, Chris Alexander, TJ Cummings, Wesley Wilson
Shanghai: Davor Pejcinovic, Rob Dryden
Zhejiang: Soumaila Samake, Doug Smith, Isaac Fontaine
Shandong: Mack Tuck, Kevin Lyde, Marcus Fleming, Cedric Suitt
Fujian: Brian Hendrick, Ryan Lorthridge, Alton Ford, Damon Thornton
Henan: Darrell Johns, Odell Bradley, Eddie Elisma
Shaanxi: Garth Joseph, Corey Hightower, Lincoln Smith, Tate Decker
2003-04 CBA
Guangdong: Jason Dixon, Laron Profit, Brett Rainbow
Shaanxi: Garth Joseph, Silas Mills, Adam Harrington, Robert???
Bayi (Army): None
Shandong: Eddie Elisma, Brian Wethers, Shea Seals, Shannon Swilis, Duane Simpkins
Jilin: Rod Gregoire, Guy Rucker
Xinjiang: Lorenzo Coleman, Mike Maddox, Bryant Notree, Kip Christianson
Jiangsu: Simeon Haley, Tommy Adams, Chris Herren
Beijing Olympian: Gabe Muoneke, Greg Manderson, Justin Love
Beijing Ducks: Olumide Oyedeji, Jameel Watkins, Thomas Hamilton, Terquin Mott, Malik Moore
Liaoning: Ernest Brown, Manny Dies, Todd Bernard, Michael Cumberland
Shanghai: Alex Scales, Brian Lewin, Lenny Cooke, Noel Felix
Zhejiang: God Shammgod, Peter Cornell, Chad Allen, Mark Strickland
2002-03 CBA
Bayi (Army): None
Zhejiang: Mark Strickland, God Shammgod, Gordon Malone
Guangdong: Jason Dixon, Laron Profit, Alex Carcamo, Nick Sheppard*
Shandong: Schin Kerr, Levan Alston, Rolandas Urkis
Jilin: Rod Gregoire, Malcolm Mackey
Beijing Olympian: Justin Love, Kaniel Dickens
Beijing Ducks: Kimani Ffriend, Chris Herren, Tony Akins, Schnell???
Xinjiang: Joe Vogel, Michael Cumberland, Isaac Austin, Andre Reid
Shanghai: Dan McClintock, Ray Weathers, Kevin Byrne
Hong Kong: Sharone Wright, Willie Mitchell
Sina (from Taiwan): Stanley Blackmon, Ajani Williams, Jason Jennings
Liaoning: Mustafa Hoff, Eric Riley, George Roberts?
Shaanxi: Garth Joseph, Scott Burrell, Rasul Salahuddin, Ron Johnson
Jiangsu: Simeon Haley, Steven Hart, Leon Derricks
2001-02 CBA
Shanghai: Steven Hart, David Benoit, Tarvis Williams, Lloyd Daniels???
Guangdong: Kevin Byrne, Ron Phifer, William Cunningham, Sheldon Quarles
Bayi (Army): None
Sina (from Taiwan): David Van Dyke, Jason Woodard, Cheikh Fall, Jimmy Carruth, Eric Gingold
Jilin: Rod Gregoire, Iona Enosa
Zhejiang: God Shammgod, Bayo Akinkunle
Beijing Ducks: Rasul Salahuddin, George Ackles, Levan Alston
Shandong: Rolandas Urkis, Darius Sirtautas, Martynas Purlys
Jiangsu: Alex Scales, Tate Decker, Richard Lugo
Shenzhen: Alex Carcamo, Leon Watson
Beijing Olympian: Kerry???, Roy Tarpley, LeRon Ellis
Liaoning: Andre Reid, Ronnie McCollum
Shaanxi: Garth Joseph, Damon Stringer, Shea Cotton, Darren Little
2000-01 CBA
Bayi (Army): None
Jiangsu: Mohamed Woni, Alex Holcombe
Shanghai: Damon Stringer, George Ackles
Beijing Olympian: Roy Tarpley, Kevin Salvadori
Beijing Ducks: Levan Alston, Rasul Salahuddin
Guangdong: Jason Dixon, Brian Rewers
Jilin: Rod Gregoire, Bennett, Mohamed Niang
Liaoning: Andre Reid, Al Pinkins, (Ronny?))
Zhejiang: Jason Woodard, Jimmy Moore
Shandong: Darius Sirtautas, Marshall Wilson, Matt Fish
Shenyang Army: None
Jinan Army: None
1999-2000 CBA
Bayi (Army): None
Nanjing Army: None
Shanghai: Michael Jones, Muntrelle Dobbins
Beijing Ducks: Levan Alston, Mark Macon, Kenny Payne
Jiangsu: Chris Andersen, Charlie Mandt
Guangdong: Jermaine Carlton, Jason Dixon
Beijing Olympian: LeRon Ellis, Peter???
1997-98 CBA
Bayi (Army): None
Jinan Army: None
Liaoning: Benny??? Marlin???
Jiangsu: James Hodges, Charlie Mandt
Shandong: None
Guangdong: Wayman Strickland, Wilson???
Beijing: Kevin Arston?, Arwell????
Shanghai: Vaidas Jurgilas, David Kraus???
1996-97 CBA
Bayi (Army): None
Shenyang Army: None
Liaoning: James Hodges, Jim???
Air Force: None
Shandong: None
Jiangsu: John Spencer, Kennard Robinson
Guangdong: Wayman Strickland, Williamham??
Shanghai: Saulius Stombergas, Singaras Tribe
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+To be continued...+
Note: This list does not include the 20+ ethnic Chinese players from Taiwan (including top players Cheng Chih Lung, Chou Chun San, Lo Shin Liang), Hong Kong (including top player Poon Chi Ho), etc. who played in CBA.
*--did not play in playoffs
2007-08 CBA (starting this season, teams can change one import after their 12th game)
Bayi (Army): None
Guangdong: Jason Dixon, Lamond Murray, Cassiano Matheus
Jiangsu: Ryan Forehan-Kelly, Sharone Wright, Raheim Brown
Jilin: Dajuan Tate, Babacar Camara, Steve Castleberry
Yunnan: Nigel Dixon, Devon Wade, Dontae Jones
Zhejiang Horses: Soumaila Samake, Brian Wethers, God Shammgod
Fujian: Chris Porter, Jameel Watkins, Wesley Wilson
Beijing: Michael Fey, Olumide Oyedeji
Liaoning: Pat Simpson, Jamal Sampson, Ernest Brown
Shanghai: Jerod Ward, Anthony Miller, Sheldon Bailey
Shaanxi: Brandon Robinson, Hiram Fuller, Jeremee McGuire
Zhejiang Lions: Garnett Thompson, Rodney White, DeAngelo Collins
Dongguan: Anthony Myles, Mike Harris, Franz Steyn
Shandong: Herve Lamizana, Mack Tuck
Shanxi: Major Wingate, Damon King
Xinjiang: David Jackson, Aaron McGhee, Brandon Cole
Playoffs:
Jiangsu: Jon Smith
Liaoning: Olumide Oyedeji
Fujian: Dajuan Tate
2006-07 CBA
Bayi (Army): None
Zhejiang Horses: Soumaila Samake, Kevin Freeman
Guangdong: Jason Dixon, Terrance Green
Shanghai: Reggie Okosa, Jermaine Dearman
Liaoning: Ernest Brown, Pat Simpson
Fujian: Chris Porter, Kit Rhymer
Jiangsu: Garnett Thompson, Carlos Dixon
Shandong: Herve Lamizana, Mack Tuck
Xinjiang: Lorenzo Coleman, Doug Wrenn
Dongguan: Anthony Myles, Michael Fey
Shaanxi: Brandon Crump
Zhejiang Lions: Gabe Muoneke, Kelly Whitney
Yunnan: Ken Johnson, Wil Frisby
Beijing: Micah Brand, Rob Joyner
Shanxi: God Shammgod, Rashid Byrd
Jilin: Babacar Camara, Darius Rice
Playoffs:
Zhejiang Horses: Lorenzo Coleman
Fujian: Brandon Crump
2005-06 CBA (Starting this season, a team cannot change imports during the season)
Guangdong: Jason Dixon, Terrance Green
Jilin: Rod Gregoire, Babacar Camara
Bayi (Army): None
Liaoning: Reggie Butler, Justin Brown
Jiangsu: Jason Klotz, Carlos Dixon
Xinjiang: Lorenzo Coleman, Randall Jackson
Beijing: Nate Burton, Nate Williams
Yunnan: Jon Smith, B.B. Waldon
Fujian: Tyrone Washington, Chris Porter
Dongguan: Anthony Myles, Charles Mason
Shanghai: Reggie Okosa, Rob Little
Shaanxi: Brandon Crump, Trey Moore
Shandong: Eddie Fobbs, Joel Jones
Henan: Kit Rhymer, Jason Williams
Zhejiang: Soumaila Samake, Curtis Millage
2004-05 CBA
Guangdong: Jason Dixon, Peter Cornell
Jilin: Rod Gregoire, Shawnelle Scott, Melvin Whitaker
Jiangsu: Ryan Forehan-Kelly, Jelani McCoy, Keith Bean, Simeon Haley
Xinjiang: Lorenzo Coleman, Corey Benjamin, Jamal Kendrick
Bayi (Army): None
Beijing: Olumide Oyedeji, Paulinho Boracini, Carlos Nascimento, Donnell Knight
Yunnan: DeAngelo Collins, Antonio Latimer, Lee Benson
Liaoning: Ernest Brown, Chris Alexander, TJ Cummings, Wesley Wilson
Shanghai: Davor Pejcinovic, Rob Dryden
Zhejiang: Soumaila Samake, Doug Smith, Isaac Fontaine
Shandong: Mack Tuck, Kevin Lyde, Marcus Fleming, Cedric Suitt
Fujian: Brian Hendrick, Ryan Lorthridge, Alton Ford, Damon Thornton
Henan: Darrell Johns, Odell Bradley, Eddie Elisma
Shaanxi: Garth Joseph, Corey Hightower, Lincoln Smith, Tate Decker
2003-04 CBA
Guangdong: Jason Dixon, Laron Profit, Brett Rainbow
Shaanxi: Garth Joseph, Silas Mills, Adam Harrington, Robert???
Bayi (Army): None
Shandong: Eddie Elisma, Brian Wethers, Shea Seals, Shannon Swilis, Duane Simpkins
Jilin: Rod Gregoire, Guy Rucker
Xinjiang: Lorenzo Coleman, Mike Maddox, Bryant Notree, Kip Christianson
Jiangsu: Simeon Haley, Tommy Adams, Chris Herren
Beijing Olympian: Gabe Muoneke, Greg Manderson, Justin Love
Beijing Ducks: Olumide Oyedeji, Jameel Watkins, Thomas Hamilton, Terquin Mott, Malik Moore
Liaoning: Ernest Brown, Manny Dies, Todd Bernard, Michael Cumberland
Shanghai: Alex Scales, Brian Lewin, Lenny Cooke, Noel Felix
Zhejiang: God Shammgod, Peter Cornell, Chad Allen, Mark Strickland
2002-03 CBA
Bayi (Army): None
Zhejiang: Mark Strickland, God Shammgod, Gordon Malone
Guangdong: Jason Dixon, Laron Profit, Alex Carcamo, Nick Sheppard*
Shandong: Schin Kerr, Levan Alston, Rolandas Urkis
Jilin: Rod Gregoire, Malcolm Mackey
Beijing Olympian: Justin Love, Kaniel Dickens
Beijing Ducks: Kimani Ffriend, Chris Herren, Tony Akins, Schnell???
Xinjiang: Joe Vogel, Michael Cumberland, Isaac Austin, Andre Reid
Shanghai: Dan McClintock, Ray Weathers, Kevin Byrne
Hong Kong: Sharone Wright, Willie Mitchell
Sina (from Taiwan): Stanley Blackmon, Ajani Williams, Jason Jennings
Liaoning: Mustafa Hoff, Eric Riley, George Roberts?
Shaanxi: Garth Joseph, Scott Burrell, Rasul Salahuddin, Ron Johnson
Jiangsu: Simeon Haley, Steven Hart, Leon Derricks
2001-02 CBA
Shanghai: Steven Hart, David Benoit, Tarvis Williams, Lloyd Daniels???
Guangdong: Kevin Byrne, Ron Phifer, William Cunningham, Sheldon Quarles
Bayi (Army): None
Sina (from Taiwan): David Van Dyke, Jason Woodard, Cheikh Fall, Jimmy Carruth, Eric Gingold
Jilin: Rod Gregoire, Iona Enosa
Zhejiang: God Shammgod, Bayo Akinkunle
Beijing Ducks: Rasul Salahuddin, George Ackles, Levan Alston
Shandong: Rolandas Urkis, Darius Sirtautas, Martynas Purlys
Jiangsu: Alex Scales, Tate Decker, Richard Lugo
Shenzhen: Alex Carcamo, Leon Watson
Beijing Olympian: Kerry???, Roy Tarpley, LeRon Ellis
Liaoning: Andre Reid, Ronnie McCollum
Shaanxi: Garth Joseph, Damon Stringer, Shea Cotton, Darren Little
2000-01 CBA
Bayi (Army): None
Jiangsu: Mohamed Woni, Alex Holcombe
Shanghai: Damon Stringer, George Ackles
Beijing Olympian: Roy Tarpley, Kevin Salvadori
Beijing Ducks: Levan Alston, Rasul Salahuddin
Guangdong: Jason Dixon, Brian Rewers
Jilin: Rod Gregoire, Bennett, Mohamed Niang
Liaoning: Andre Reid, Al Pinkins, (Ronny?))
Zhejiang: Jason Woodard, Jimmy Moore
Shandong: Darius Sirtautas, Marshall Wilson, Matt Fish
Shenyang Army: None
Jinan Army: None
1999-2000 CBA
Bayi (Army): None
Nanjing Army: None
Shanghai: Michael Jones, Muntrelle Dobbins
Beijing Ducks: Levan Alston, Mark Macon, Kenny Payne
Jiangsu: Chris Andersen, Charlie Mandt
Guangdong: Jermaine Carlton, Jason Dixon
Beijing Olympian: LeRon Ellis, Peter???
1997-98 CBA
Bayi (Army): None
Jinan Army: None
Liaoning: Benny??? Marlin???
Jiangsu: James Hodges, Charlie Mandt
Shandong: None
Guangdong: Wayman Strickland, Wilson???
Beijing: Kevin Arston?, Arwell????
Shanghai: Vaidas Jurgilas, David Kraus???
1996-97 CBA
Bayi (Army): None
Shenyang Army: None
Liaoning: James Hodges, Jim???
Air Force: None
Shandong: None
Jiangsu: John Spencer, Kennard Robinson
Guangdong: Wayman Strickland, Williamham??
Shanghai: Saulius Stombergas, Singaras Tribe
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+To be continued...+
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