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. The league is under the auspices of the

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Promotion and relegation

From Champions League

Teams promoted to

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Format

The qualification structure is as follows: *First round (Qualifying Round): Chinese Football Association subordinate Provincial League and City League, champion will advance to the second round. *Second round (Regional Finals): It is divided into eight groups. The top two teams of each group will advance to Third round. *Third round (National Finals): The third round is a two-legged elimination. The six winners may be qualify for the 2019

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First round

China Amateur Football League includes 44 regional leagues. 2017 or 2018 season champion will advance to the second round.

Promotion and relegation

From Champions League

Format

First round

Teams qualified for the second round

5th–8th place semifinals

7th–8th place

5th–6th place

Semi-finals

Third-Place Match

Final Match

Awards

References