Business is roaring at Qiu Bangsheng’s factory in eastern China, where whizzing machines churn out long, white strips of polypropylene that are rolled into cylinders and turned into nappies and other hygiene products.

Tom Daley bounced back from the shock of his near-exit last night to qualify for the final of the men’s platform.

Shinji Kagawa scored his first goal for Manchester United as the Red Devils picked up the Chevrolet China Cup after a 1-0 victory over Shanghai Shenhua.