The ongoing double-elimination China Regional Qualifier, running June 15-18 on Zhejiang and Guangdong servers, features eight teams battling in best-of-three series for two slots at The International 2026 in Shanghai. Vici Gaming and Yakutou Brothers opened with strong upper-bracket wins, leveraging experienced rosters and recent form from open qualifiers, while teams like Game Master and Grey Track advanced from preliminary stages amid roster adjustments. Key factors include patch 7.41d adaptations, head-to-head records in the Chinese scene, and bracket positioning that rewards consistency through lower-bracket runs. Xtreme Gaming's direct invite leaves these spots as the primary path for other squads, with momentum from the first day's results shaping early trader views on advancement odds.