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China's E-Sports Industry Thrives, Expanding Opportunities by 2026

4/18/2026

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The Chinese e-sports industry generated 29.33 billion yuan in 2025 and supported over 650,000 full-time positions.
In 2023, e-sports debuted as an official medal event at the Asian Games, with expansion planned for 2026.
139 universities offer e-sports programs, with Tencent Holdings Ltd. collaborating to align training with industry needs.
Local governments aim to establish major e-sports hubs by 2030.

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The Chinese e-sports industry generated 29.33 billion yuan in 2025 and supported over 650,000 full-time positions.
In 2023, e-sports debuted as an official medal event at the Asian Games, with expansion planned for 2026.
139 universities offer e-sports programs, with Tencent Holdings Ltd. collaborating to align training with industry needs.
Local governments aim to establish major e-sports hubs by 2030.