Dota 2: Chinese government may cancel Chongqing Major because of racist drama

Caster and streamers have refused to comment or participate in the Chongqing Major if TNC offlaner Kuku is denied entry to China.

Kuku and his team got into trouble after he made a discriminatory comment to the Chinese during a pub game. Things took a turn for the worse when it was discovered that his first apology and explanation (how to use words), was posted by the team manager to save Kuku’s situation: basically, at first. Kuku hasn’t apologized yet.

While the English commentators for the Major in China have yet to be officially announced, a few names invited to the event have posted on Twitter about their opinions on the Kuku case. Their response came after a series of tweets from TNC. The organization said that after talking with the Major organizers, they learned that neither Valve nor StarLadder have banned players from participating. But warns that if the team decides to go to the Major with Kuku, there could be two consequences. Either he is banned from entering China, or the city government will consider canceling the entire event.

After talking to the organizers of the Chongqing Major, it was confirmed to us that the following may happen if Kuku will attend the Major:

1. He might not be able to enter the country
2. The city government will possibly cancel the tournament should he attend

— TNC Predator (@TNCPredator) December 2, 2018

Meanwhile, Valve has remained silent on the matter, despite the event being slated to take place on January 19. Several community members pointed out that last year, Valve canceled the Major title for the Galaxy Battles and they hope Hope this happens too. However, it seems some people don’t see the big picture and understand that last year we had a total of 22 events, so a canceled Major shouldn’t really be an issue. This year alone, we only have 5 Majors, so its impact will definitely be different.

Most recently, Grant “GranDGranT” Harris, Henrik “AdmiralBulldog” Ahnberg and David “GoDz” Parke announced that they would refuse to participate if Kuku did not play. Esports expert Paul “Redeye” Chaloner said that this may not solve anything but he still agreed to join the protest.

If kuku isn’t allowed to play at the major I refuse to cast officially for the major , we all make mistakes and 1 mistake should not forbid you from playing at a tournament that potentially decide your whole career

— Grant Harris (@GranDGranT) December 2, 2018

same 🙂 i’m not going to any valve event thats in china unless the ban is lifted or dpc is removed. Including TI9. https://t.co/cI8BKuWryL

— Henrik Ahnberg (@AdmiralBulldog) December 2, 2018

If history’s anything to look at, actions speak louder than words.

Especially if teams support this decision too.

— David Parker | Godz (@BTSGoDz) December 2, 2018

However, their decision can ‘add fuel to the fire’ without finding the real solution. Casters can announce their rejection of Valve events until Valve actually speaks out and applies the policy on players making discriminatory comments.

It’s been a month since this drama started and Valve has only said: “We will not tolerate discriminatory language between players of any kind.” Meanwhile, China’s powerful parties acted quickly and made their own decisions. Kuku isn’t exactly the most famous person to be denied entry to the country. For example, Justin Beiber was not allowed to perform in China after the government classified his performance in the category of “bad behavior”. In 2015, Kate Perry was permanently banned from entering China after one of her creative icons became the symbol of Taiwanese anti-China protests.

Above are just two names in a long list of famous artists and celebrities denied China Visa. If the members of the Dota 2 community don’t do their due diligence, it’s their fault. Valve’s responsibility is not to take care of the players and break the culture and politics of a country.

Meanwhile, instead of ‘adding fuel to the fire’, Eri Neeman of the Philippines, is trying to defuse the issue.

Let’s not prove everyone right by using this current issue as an excuse to be toxic towards the Chinese Community.

Let’s also not generalize all of China to be against us.

There are many individuals from the Chinese Community helping TNC and are on their side.

— Eri Neeman (@erineeman) December 2, 2018

“Prove to everyone that this issue is not the reason we hold a grudge against the Chinese community. Don’t equate everyone with each other.

There are a lot of people from the Chinese community helping TNC and defending them,” Eri posted on her twitter account while pointing out one of the most important aspects of the drama: “this is a stark reminder. about in-game and out-of-game attitudes.”

According to Vpesports