TENCENT(HK:00700) Nan Fang Du Shi Bao·2026-01-22 08:36Core Insights - The Asian Olympic Council and Tencent Esports have announced a ten-year strategic partnership, marking a shift from event collaboration to systematic co-construction in esports [1] - Tencent Esports' director, Zhang Yati, has been appointed as the esports coordinator for the Asian Olympic Council, indicating a deeper integration of esports within the council's framework [1] - The partnership aims to set a standard for the healthy and sustainable development of esports in Asia, as stated by the Secretary General of the Asian Olympic Council, Hussein Al-Mussallam [1] Group 1 - The collaboration signifies a new phase for Asian esports, transitioning from "project participation" to "systematic co-construction" [1] - Tencent Esports will act as a "technical engine" to support the Asian Olympic Council in meeting the needs of its member regions [1] - The Tencent Esports Competition System (ECS) has been upgraded to provide comprehensive technical support for esports events during the Hangzhou Asian Games [1] Group 2 - Tencent Esports is an independent brand under the Interactive Entertainment Group (IEG), established in December 2016, with a focus on making esports a mainstream sport [2] - The company has top-tier esports IPs such as League of Legends and Honor of Kings, and its business encompasses events, education, technology, and ecosystem development [2]