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BEIJING (AP) - China expects Houston Rockets star Yao Ming to play for the national team in the Asian Championships in September, even though the All-Star planned to spend the summer resting.

"As a member of the China national team, Yao Ming must come back to play for China, according to the contract," said Li Jinsheng, a spokesman for the China Basketball Association.

All other team members are in Beijing preparing for the Asian Championships in Qatar on Sept. 8-16, Li said.

"Yao Ming is expected to come to China soon and he will join the team for training in June after a short period of rest," Li said.

Bummer for Yao. Also... Who holds a basketball championship in Qatar? Honestly.