CN format is different to other regions
it is 8 partner teams + 2 visitor teams (basically ascension, qualifiers start in 2 days). these 10 get invited directly to cups. And then 2 teams from open quals
so while technically NOVA or DRG or whoever else didn't make it as partners, they have a chance to qual as "visitors" in an upcoming tournament
Teams that play for visitor slots: NOVA, TEC, DRG, WOL, FPX, KBG, AQ, UR, AT, RA, WSIG, ODG, VLG
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