MSI 2024 Set to Return to China, Marking the First Time Since 2016

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[{"selector":"#anim-466c6333-d422-4704-bfa4-077a61ab2ce6 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(0.21489088625533626%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] Riot Games hasn’t confirmed this information yet, but fans are already excited about the prospect of returning to mainland China.

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If MSI 2024 does take place in Chengdu, they could have the crowd’s support.

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