The fact that Chinese will host the World Esports Championship (WEC) Asia Esports Championship (AEC) for the first time signifies the escalating prominence and influence of China in the global esports arena.

It is due to China's advanced development level in the esports industry and its increasing openness to international collaboration that this event, slated possibly for Chengdu in September, has become possible. This also marks an increasing popularity and maturity of esports in the Chinese market, and will also inject new vitality into the global development of esports.

Tian Lin, representative and liaison of IESF China, said: "As the flagship event of IESF, AEC will be held in the Chinese mainland for the first time, which is an opportunity of great significance for us. It marks the increasing status and influence of China in the international electronic sports arena. It can be said that the development level and opening-up attitude of China's electronic sports industry today make it possible to hold this event."

Boban Totovski, secretary-general of IESF, echoes: "We have really high expectations for the first event in the Chinese mainland, knowing that from the time when Chengdu hosted the World Cyber Games (WCG) in 2023. The event in Chengdu will fully motivate esports in China, resulting in more and more international events and showcases. The capacity and potential when China organize esports events."

As an authoritative organization in the field of global esports, IESF has not only been recognized by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) but also committed to promoting the regularization and internationalization of esports on a global scale. As the international organization with the largest influence, the most members, and the longest history in the field of global esports, IESF plays a decisive role in promoting the global popularity and development of esports.

As a leader in the field of global esports, IESF actively organizes and holds various esports competitions and events, providing a stage for players from various countries and regions to show their talents. These competitions not only promote the exchanges between players from different countries and regions but also promote the continuous innovation and development of esports technology. At the same time, IESF is also committed to developing international standards and rules for esports to ensure a fair, just and standardized competition.