Electronic Sports Industry in China: An Overview

This book provides insights into the status quo, characteristics, and trends of China's eSports industry, analyzing key problems to promote high-quality innovation and development. With its rapid growth potential, eSports is a politically, economically, culturally, and socially suited new cultural phenomenon that can help restructure human social activities. Despite facing challenges during the COVID-19 pandemic, the industry has a growing user base and new technological advances offer opportunities for innovation.

Format: Hardback
Length: 231 pages
Publication date: 22 February 2023
Publisher: Springer Verlag, Singapore

This book presents a comprehensive series of studies on the current state, characteristics, and trends of China's eSports industry, while also analyzing key challenges to help the industry navigate potential risks, seize opportunities for development, and promote industrial growth. In addition, it offers feasible plans and strategic suggestions for high-quality innovation and development of the industry.

Electronic sports, also known as eSports, refer to digital entertainment activities that blend technological, sports, cultural, and social elements, offering unique commercial and user value. With their rapid growth in the 21st century, eSports have emerged as a promising sector with immense growth potential and ample room for innovation. In 2020, China's eSports industry experienced remarkable growth rates, contributing approximately RMB 75.198 billion to the national economy, thereby providing a significant boost.

As a new cultural phenomenon, eSports are politically, economically, culturally, and socially well-suited to leveraging information technologies to reshape human social activities. The emergence and spread of eSports culture represent the richness of subcultural phenomena and the significance of multicultural spaces, while also positively impacting individuals' competitive spirit, intelligence, aesthetic tastes, and more. However, during the COVID-19 pandemic, China's eSports industry faced several challenges, including postponed competitions, management difficulties, and brand devaluation, which hindered its progress. Nevertheless, the number of Chinese eSports users continues to rise, and the online market share is steadily increasing, establishing a solid user base for the industry. Moreover, with the advent of new technological advancements such as 5G, virtual reality (VR), and augmented reality (AR), China's eSports industry holds abundant opportunities for innovation and growth.

The book delves into various aspects of China's eSports industry, including its historical development, market analysis, player profiles, tournament organization, fan culture, government policies, and future prospects. It provides valuable insights into the industry's challenges, opportunities, and strategies for sustainable growth. By examining the current status quo, characteristics, and trends of China's eSports industry, the book aims to contribute to the understanding and promotion of this rapidly evolving sector. It serves as a valuable resource for policymakers, industry professionals, researchers, and enthusiasts alike, offering valuable insights and recommendations for the future development of eSports in China.

Weight: 541g
Dimension: 235 x 155 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9789811992872
Edition number: 1st ed. 2023