Shanghai hosts TI9, gears up to build global eSports capital
By Liu Ning, Mauro Marques
People's Daily Online
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European team OG made history by claiming the Aegis of Champions for the second consecutive year. (Photos: Perfect World)
The Aegis of Champions, the ultimate honor for every Dota player.
China has risen to the top in the global eSports industry, becoming a global mecca in 2015 with an audience of 82 million. According to a report released by Penguin Intelligence, that number is expected to reach 350 million this year.
The number of China's eSports audience is expected to reach 350 million this year.