Zhou Yi is one of the most famous names in the business of confectionery in China and has been nicknamed "Sugar King". He led a team taking part in the 2017 Cake International competition, which took place from November 3 to 5 in UK. The event celebrates the ever-evolving skills and creativity of cake decorators across the global. /Weibo Photo

A cake featuring the Monkey King, an iconic character from classic Chinese literature, won the competition, not the only win for Team China at this year’s event. /Weibo Photo

With 10 years’ experience in the confectionery industry, Zhou used his wealth of skills to sculpt the cake with meticulous detail, clearly catching the the judges' eyes. /Weibo Photo

Sugar confectionery is a popular art in northern China where it is also known as Tang Ren or "sugar figurine". Zhou has been passing on his knowledge and skills to the next generation of confectionery artists through regular classes. He hopes that his students can inherit his "spirit of craftsmanship". /Weibo Photo