hi 8a, I am a climber from China, here is a news from the first 9a sent by chinese climber: Qinghua Wang(sponsor by Kailas) made the first ascent of Chris Shama`s project in Leipi Shan crag ,Yangshuo, China on 5th July, this route was bolted by Shama during his trip to Yangshuo and give its grade 9a. Qinghua named it "Redpoint Meal". I think this news should be post to 8a.nu. Any further question, pls contact me! thank u!
Thanks, here is some background about Qinghua Wang Qinghua Wang has won the lead and bouldering china national champion many times in last few years. His best score is the sixth place in bouldering and lead in Asia Climbing Championship, and it`s also the best score for chinese male competeion climbers. Wang has sent many hard routes in Yangshuo include Lightning(8b+), nine deep, one shallow๏ผ8b+๏ผ,china climb(8c). Now Wang is the professional climber and his main sponsor is KAILAS.
First 9a sent by Chinese climber