The Chinese Super League (CSL) has announced that Qingdao East Bay Seagulls have secured promotion to the top tier of Chinese football for the upcoming season, with the team set to play three rounds ahead of their rivals.

This is great news for Qingdao East Bay Seagulls, who will be able to secure a spot in the top tier of Chinese football for the next two seasons. The team's coach, Guan Fengfeng, was delighted with the news, saying "I'm really happy about this. It's been a long time since we've played at this level, so it's a huge achievement."

The team's chairman, Liang Xiaodong, added: "We're really excited about this. We've worked hard all year to get to this point, and now we just need to focus on playing our best football and securing our place in the top tier of Chinese football."

The team will face tough competition from other teams in the league, including Shanghai Shenhua and Beijing Guoan, but they are determined to make the most of their opportunity.

The team's head coach, Guan Fengfeng, said: "We know that it won't be easy, but we're confident in our abilities as a team. We'll work hard to improve our performances and secure our place in the top tier of Chinese football."

Overall, it looks like Qingdao East Bay Seagulls will be a force to be reckoned with in the coming years, and fans can expect to see some exciting matches in the future.