Congratulations! China's Zhao Xintong became the first Asian player to win the #SnookerWorldChampionship after beating veteran Mark Williams 18-12 on Monday. Zhao, 28, dominated Sunday's first two sessions at 11-6 and improved his advantage to 17-8 after the third session on Monday. | China News 中国新闻网

Zhao Xintong has won the World #Snooker Championship, becoming the first #Chinese player to do so. He beat three time winner the Welshman Mark Williams by 18 frames to 12 in a tense and dramatic final at the Crucible in Sheffield. Our correspondent Siobhan Mccall reports. #ChinaVibe | CGTN Frontline