China did not have a good showing at worlds this year compared to past seasons. Season 3 and 4 both saw a Chinese team in the finals as well as a higher number of Chinese teams making it to quarterfinals either due to good performances during group stages or receiving a bye past group stages. However, the reasons behind China's underperformance this year were not new problems, just that the tournament structure and environment this season placed a larger emphasis onto the areas where Chinese teams have traditionally lacked.

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