In 2010, Tong would have a successful trial for third tier football club Hubei CTGU Kangtian and go on to start his professional career in the 2011 China League Two campaign.
A new club within the local area called Hubei China-Kyle would be formed to participate within the third tier for the 2012 China League Two campaign.
[1] Despite the higher level of competition, Tong would be a vital member of the team that was able to avoid relegation at the end of the 2013 China League One campaign.
[2] For the next several seasons, Tong ensured the club remained within the division and was even stayed with them as they changed their name to Xinjiang Tianshan Leopard moved cities.
[5] He would go on to be an integral member of the team that gained promotion to the top tier for the club by winning the 2018 China League One division.