Xiao Guodong beat his "idol" Ronnie O'Sullivan to book his place in the World Grand Prix quarter-final.
Xiao produced a 144 clearance on his way to a 5-3 victory, also showing steel to get the job done after O'Sullivan had levelled at 3-3 in Hong Kong.
He said: "Ronnie is my idol, I want him to do well and win tournaments. But this is sport and whenever I play, I want to win.
"I was nervous in the last two frames but I tried to be like Ronnie and be more relaxed."
Chris Wakelin produced a fine comeback to rally from 4-2 down to beat Elliot Slessor 5-4 while Zhang Anda and Si Jiahui also progressed.
World champion Zhao Xintong battled back from 4-1 down to defeat Mark Selby 5-4 in a thrilling clash.
Wu Yize saw off Chang Bingyu 5-3, while Zhou Yuelong comfortably defeat Jak Jones 5-1.
Ali Carter continued his good recent form with a 5-2 victory over Yuan Sijun.
Six of the remaining eight players in the tournament are Chinese, showing the nation's growing strength in the sport.
