Assuming that growth throughout the regions is parallel and linear is in itself one dimensional thinking
Even Heretics is an example, for this year they fielded 4 youngstars and are already one of the best teams in the world. So what makes you think china cant do it? I dont know how sustainable the valorant esports will be, but if we take in account the next 10 years, the first 4 years where china didnt participate become meaningless