Snooker has been firmly established in China for many years. In fact, numerous players from the People’s Republic now rank among the extended world elite – a development that was not foreseeable until the late 2000s. It has not yet been enough for a Chinese snooker pro to win a World Championship title, for example. However, many young, highly talented players are entering the world’s most prestigious tournaments. Currently, 13 Chinese players rank among the top 50, such as Yuan Sijun (39th place). At the German Masters last weekend in Berlin, Yuan reached the last four before being eliminated in the semi-finals.