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The Rocket has been in high spirits since he crashed out of the World Snooker Championship in April.

His exit was marred with controversy after his infamous shoulder barge with rival Ali Carter.

But despite flirting with the idea of fighting Tyson Fury, the 42-year-old has kept a relatively low profile ever since.

Until now.

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The five-time world champion took to social media over the weekend to discuss his love for China in a series of gushing tweets before finally revealing that he has even applied for citizenship.

“Just waiting for my Chinese citizenship to come through,” he wrote.

“Once it’s here, I’ll be in China most of the time.”

Fans were clearly worried by the revelation, too.

“No! Please don’t leave snooker yet,” one wrote.

But others were more positive, with another adding: “Hope you keep your word, Ronnie.

“I’m your biggest fan, I’m from China and we all support you and love you forever like Ding Junhui.”

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The mercurial talent had not finishing praising the East Asian country, though.

When asked if he has a house there, he replied: “I’ve got everything over there.

“It’s my heaven on Earth.”

The man from Wordsley enjoyed a solid season this term, despite his disappointment at The Crucible.

His highlight came in December, when he secured a record-equalling sixth UK Championship.

Daily Star Online have contacted Ronnie’s representatives for comment.