China can build things quickly but they fall down just as fast they just down tell you.The NRL reportedly considered moving the comp to Gladstone but I wonder if they ever considered China ?. Because the Chinese bought in tight isolation rules quickly they are now able to start re-opening businesses, go back to work and even re-open theme parks etc.
In parts of China they build these ghost cities - virtual whole new cities and even though the overall population is huge it can take up to 5 years before these newer cities become heavily populated. As we saw recently they can build a hospital there in like 5 days - nothing slows down construction. I've been to China several times and the level of construction there compared to here is simply amazing.
For them to house the whole NRL (players, family and staff) and construct a playing surface (wouldn't even need seats) it would be nothing. The NRL could strike a deal with the Chinese govt. Probably have to quarantine everyone for a few weeks on the way in but shortly after that the comp could start. It's only about a 9 hour flight from Aust too (not like the other side of the world). Some big Chinese tech companies would soon throw in sponsorship $$$$$ and the games could be televised around the world.
Would be a great promo opportunity for the game also now while people are staying at home around the whole world with not much choice for sports to watch.