[City News]
How does China's eSports scene flourish on the global stage?
June 4, 2024
[City News]
Share Article:
Caption: Edited by Sun Chao, Zhong Youyang, Shen Xinyi. Subtitles by Sun Chao.
The first Valorant international tournament held in China –– the Shanghai Masters –– kicked off on May 23 in town. As the second international event of this year's Valorant Champions Tour, 12 top teams and the best players from around the world will compete in Shanghai till June 9.
Two decades ago, eSports programs first appeared on the national channel. However, due to gaming addiction concerns, all such programs were soon banned.
Today, eSports has gained momentum in China, the world's largest gaming market. How did the transformation happen? Let's explain!
Share Article:
In Case You Missed It...
Latest Articles

FEATURED
[City News]
Pudong Settles China's First Foreign-related Commercial Case through Individual Mediation
@ shanghaigov
May 14, 2026
[CITY NEWS]
Pudong Settles China's First Foreign-related Commercial Case through Individual Mediation
@ shanghaigov
May 14, 2026

[City News]
Shanghai Landscaping Authority Issues Measures on Storefronts, Ads, Markets
Shanghai Landscaping Authority Issues Measures on Storefronts, Ads, Markets

[City News]
Inaugural Shanghai Lifelong Learning Courses Exhibition to Be Held in Oct
Inaugural Shanghai Lifelong Learning Courses Exhibition to Be Held in Oct

[City News]
Shanghai to Advance Major Projects, Including Line 22, Grand Opera House
Shanghai to Advance Major Projects, Including Line 22, Grand Opera House

![[PETAL Insights] A Clot's Confession: What Actually Keeps It Away](https://obj.shine.cn/files/2026/05/14/7115a4b3-5940-4e6c-a7f7-3006a178364c_0.jpg)


