Analysis: What It Will Take for Esports to Go Mainstream in China

For hundreds of millions of esports fans in China, the Chinese national team winning the first esports gold medal at the Asian Games was a landmark moment in the country’s gaming history.

It also ushered in more victories. Including beating Malaysia in the Arena of Valor finals, Chinese players bagged a total of four esports gold medals and one bronze out of the six matches they participated at the Hangzhou Asian Games — a performance that was better than some industry insiders had expected.