Order of the Sinking Star, a puzzle game with a reported $27 million budget, is the latest flashpoint in the debate over what counts as an indie game. Its scale is forcing players and developers to rethink an old label.
When Sina Cloud shut down permanently on September 16, 2026, volunteers raced to back up games, fan projects and archives before the servers went dark. The rescue effort highlights how much Chinese internet culture lives on platforms that can vanish.
A fully rebuilt version of 2Do, the veteran task manager, is winning over longtime fans who prefer structure over AI chat. It arrives as Chinese travelers and gamers head into a busy holiday week.
South Korea's volleyball team lost a training session when organizers sent its bus the wrong way, while Pakistan's match was delayed by 30 minutes. The Asian Games committee has apologized for the transport error.
China's U23 men's football team lost 2-1 to South Korea in the Asian Games semi-final, missing a shot at gold. Coach Antonio praised his squad's teamwork, and fans told the players to keep fighting.
Japan's Tomokazu Harimoto won a historic men's team gold at the Nagoya Asian Games, beating world No. 1 Wang Chuqin, then crashed out of the singles to an Iranian veteran ranked 344th.
China's national Honor of Kings squad beat Malaysia 4-0 to defend its Asian Games title in Nagoya, sparking celebrations from Tokyo's Shibuya Crossing to four Chinese cities. The win, backed by Xinhua and top clubs, cements mobile esports' place on the podium.
Wang Chuqin, one of China's brightest table tennis talents, finished the Hangzhou Asian Games without a single gold medal, sparking debate about his form and tactics. Fans and analysts are asking what went wrong for the young left-hander.
China's Honor of Kings team beat Malaysia 4-0 to defend its Asian Games title, with captain Xu Bicheng becoming the first esports athlete to win two Asian Games golds. The Olympic Council of Asia also denied rumors that esports will leave the Asian Games after 2026.
The Olympic Council of Asia denied reports that esports will leave the Asian Games after 2026, confirming a new Asian Esports and Mind Sports Games in Kuwait instead. The clarification came as China celebrated a dominant gold in Honor of Kings at Nagoya.
Wu Yanni took bronze in the 100m hurdles at the Nagoya Asian Games, then gave herself a perfect score and spoke openly about fear, setbacks and online abuse. Her emotional interview has become one of the Games' most talked-about moments in China.
Japan beat Venezuela 2-1 in a Kirin Challenge Cup friendly after a stoppage-time VAR review overturned a Venezuela penalty and awarded Japan one instead. Ayase Ueda scored twice, including the winning spot kick.
China's world No.1 Wang Chuqin lost the Asian Games men's singles final 0-4 to eighth-ranked teammate Lin Shidong, settling for three silvers. Lin's win sealed a Chinese sweep of the men's singles podium.
Table tennis star Wang Chuqin reached three finals at the Nagoya Asian Games and lost all three, twice swept by teammate Lin Shidong. The former four-gold champion now says he is exhausted and struggling to enjoy the game.
The Honor of Kings knockout bracket at the Asian Games is set, with China facing Indonesia and South Korea meeting the Philippines. China opened group play with a 2-0 win over Laos, finishing the first map in just six minutes.
China's Honor of Kings team opened its Asian Games campaign by crushing Laos 2-0, with the first game ending in just six minutes. The lopsided win underlined how far the host nation sits ahead in its homegrown mobile esport.
All four Chinese representatives lost their opening matches at the VALORANT Champions Shanghai, dropping every series 0-2 and falling straight into the elimination bracket. The 0-8 start repeats the region's identical collapse at last year's Paris edition.
Sun Yingsha lost the Nagoya Asian Games women's singles final to Wang Manyu, then said she may not reach the next Games. The 25-year-old blamed a lingering injury and disrupted training for her fading stamina.
Shanghai Shenhua's AFC Champions League Two home game against Cambodian side Svay Rieng on December 3 has been relocated to Kunshan Olympic Sports Centre, about 60km from Shanghai. The Asian Football Confederation confirmed the venue change but kept the 18:00 kickoff time.
Chinese table tennis star Zhu Yuling exited the Asian Games in the women's singles quarterfinals, then penned an emotional farewell reflecting on her 12-year journey. At 31, she says medals are no longer the only answer.
China's sprinters and hurdlers dominated a rain-soaked day at the Asian Games in Hangzhou, while badminton and table tennis players advanced deep into their brackets. The Games, held in the eastern Chinese city, have become a showcase for the host nation's rising sports talent.
At the Hangzhou Asian Games, China's Wang Zhiyi advanced in badminton singles after her Korean opponent retired, while Chinese pairs dominated badminton doubles and table tennis quarterfinals. The men's football team reached the semifinals for the first time since 1998.
Two Chinese hurdlers advanced to the men's 110m final on a rain-soaked night in Hangzhou, while China's badminton and table tennis squads powered deeper into the Asian Games knockout rounds.
China's Song Jiayuan won women's shot put gold with a season-best 19.40m, leading a 1-2 finish with teammate Zhang Linru at the 2026 Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya. The day also brought a stunning 9.91-second men's 100m record and China's 95th gold.
China's men's foil team lost a nail-biter to Japan 45-43 for bronze, while table tennis stars Lin Shidong and Wang Chuqin advanced to the round of 16. Skateboarder Chen Ye, the defending champion, finished last in the men's park final.
China added gold in shooting and advanced its table tennis stars at the Hangzhou Asian Games, while the men's fencing team settled for bronze and skateboarding's defending champion slipped to eighth.
China's Zhang Yufei defended her 50m butterfly title at the Nagoya Asian Games, then hit back at online critics who said she was too old to keep competing. China's medal haul also passed 95 golds.
A 20-year-old Thai sprinter shattered Su Bingtian's Asian Games 100m record with 9.91 seconds, while China's Xie Zhenye and Zeng Keli both advanced to a tense final in Nagoya.
Japan's men stunned China 3-2 in the Asian Games team table tennis final in Nagoya, claiming their first gold in 60 years and ending a 36-year Chinese hold on the title. China's women responded with a 3-0 win over Japan for a sixth straight crown.
Japan edged China 3-2 in a gripping men's team final at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games, denying the table tennis superpower a familiar crown. Hours later, China's women swept Japan 3-0 to win a sixth consecutive team title, restoring pride on a dramatic day in Nagoya.
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