Virtual reality sector gearing up for the long haul

Consumer demand for virtual-reality games and equipment is booming, according to industry experts gathered for China's largest gaming and digital entertainment exhibition being held in Shanghai.

More than 20 domestic companies developing VR-related products took part in the ChinaJoy 2015 expo, where they introduced some of the creations that are taking the market by storm.

Also known as computer-simulated life, VR first appeared in science fiction in the 1950s, and was developed further for medical use, pilot simulation and military training in the 90s.