Houston Rockets centre Yao Ming is back in China to consult with traditional Chinese medicine practitioners over his foot injury, AP says, and the prospect of his absence is "sparking a panic" in China. Even without him, Yao says China will finish in twelfth position in the worst case scenario. Also, he is expected to be one of the torch-bearers when the Games finally open this August, but for now Yao can't get anywhere without his crutches.
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