Founded in 1986, China Open is an international badminton event with a long history and a strong brand. The first competition was held in Beijing, and till 2017, China Open has been successfully held for about 29 years. Starting in 2018, Changzhou, Jiangsu Province, will host the event for 4 consecutive years. Supporting by Chinese Badminton Association, Jiangsu Provincial Sports Bureau, Changzhou Municipal Government, China Open is the second level of the BWF World Tour (Super 1000) .