All teams except the Bayi Rockets can have two foreign players. The bottom 4 teams from the previous season (except Bayi) have the additional right to sign an extra Asian player.
Rules Chart
The rules for using foreign players in each game are described in this chart:
#
Facing other teams
Facing Bayi Rockets
Chinese players+
No Limit
No Limit
Asian players++
4 quarters collectively+++
International players
6 quarters collectively+++
+ Including players from Hong Kong and Taiwan.
++ If a team waives its right to sign an extra Asian player, it may use its 2 foreign players for 7 quarters collectively.
+++ Only 1 allowed in the 4th quarter.
Import Chart
This is the full list of international players who competed in the CBA during the 2016-17 season.
