CHINESE GAMERS WARMING RAPIDLY TO ESPORTS

Formal recognition also advances with inclusion as a demonstration activity at the Asian Games

The roar generated by more than 20,000 fans at the Dalian Sports Center Stadium and the cheers of 18,000 at Shanghai's Mercedes-Benz Arena on the same day stand as firm evidence of the progress of esports development in China.

The fans were attending two major events on July 8 that showcased the dawning of a new era for the country's esports players.