1997 Chinese Jia-A League
The 1997 Chinese Jia-A League (known as Marlboro 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 16th 1997 and ending on November 29th 1997 it was performed by 12 teams and Dalian Wanda won the championship making it their third championship title. Promotion and relegation. Teams promoted from 1996 Chinese Jia-B League Teams relegated from 1996 Chinese Jia-A League