The KA e-sports team, which is made up of female players who are all professional full-time gamers, was one of the most eye-catching features at this year's ChinaJoy. The team's 18 players spent most of their time at the event playing the popular League of Legends.

According to Zhou Jie, the manager of the KA, this year marks the third time the team has taken part in ChinaJoy. The fact that Tencent Games invited the team to participate in the event, she added, is an indication of the growing attraction of all-female e-sports teams.

"In 2016, our job was largely limited to helping promote products from different companies by playing them for people to see," said Zhou. "Last year, we managed to showcase our skills in some games. People used to notice us simply because we are female gamers. But it is now more evident that they also admire our skills. The passion for e-sports in China is currently at a high."