Originally from the Lake District, UK, I’ve spent the last few years living and breathing the Southeast Asian poker circuit. Since 2025, I’ve been a fixture on the floor at the APT, PokerStars, and WSOP events, serving as a lead reporter and media specialist for Somuchpoker. My work is about more than just recording action; I manage the social media and digital content that brings action rail to the fans. By combining a business education and creative background, I aim to look past the technical hand histories to capture the actual human grit and drama that happens during a deep run.

Updated: 2026.02.14

Zhaoqing Sun is a professional poker player from China who has recently established a significant presence on the Asian tournament circuit. He gained international recognition in early 2026 for a deep run in one of the region’s most prestigious events, the Asian Poker Tour (APT) Main Event.

Career Earnings & Biggest Results

As of February 2026, Zhaoqing Sun’s total live tournament earnings are estimated at over $10,000, with his career hitting a high point during the 2026 season. His most notable achievement occurred in February 2026, where he navigated a massive field to reach the final stages of the APT Jeju Classic Main Event.

Top Tournament Results:

$22,235 (KRW 32,020,000) for a 12th-place finish in the APT Main Event (Event #18) at the APT Jeju Classic 2026.
$4,521 (KRW 6,440,000) for a 2nd-place finish in a side event during the APT Jeju Classic 2026.
$2,196 (KRW 3,220,000) for a 120th-place finish in the Korea Poker Cup Series Main Event in April 2025.

Sun is currently ranked among the rising Chinese players in the Global Poker Index (GPI) rankings following his deep run in Jeju. For a complete breakdown of his results, you can view the Zhaoqing Sun Hendon Mob Profile.

Biography & Poker Background

Originally from China, Zhaoqing Sun has become a prominent regular in South Korea’s growing poker hubs, particularly Jeju. He is part of a wave of highly competitive Chinese professionals who have dominated recent APT stops.

His performance in February 2026 at the APT Jeju Classic was a breakout moment; he entered Day 4 of the Main Event as one of the top contenders, eventually finishing 12th and outlasting hundreds of international opponents. Sun is recognized by his peers for his consistent deep runs in large-field No Limit Hold’em tournaments.

Play Style & Strategy

Zhaoqing Sun is known for a disciplined and resilient tournament strategy, particularly excelling in the late stages of multi-day championships. During his run in the 2026 APT Main Event, he demonstrated elite endgame composure, maintaining a competitive stack through several high-pressure bubble phases.

His approach typically focuses on “small ball” tactics in the early levels to preserve his stack, followed by calculated aggression as the field thins. This ability to navigate large, high-variance fields—evidenced by his 12th-place finish in a flagship event—marks him as one of the most promising Chinese regulars currently active on the Asian circuit.

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