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China`s 3-0 victory over Japan in the Sudirman Cup semifinals sets up a final clash with South Korea.

China showcased their badminton prowess by sweeping Japan 3-0 in the Sudirman Cup semifinals held on May 3, 2025, in Xiamen. This victory propels China into their 16th consecutive final, where they will aim for a historic 14th title.

The mixed doubles pair of Feng Yanzhe and Huang Dongping set the tone with a commanding 21-11, 21-17 victory over Japan`s Hiroki Midorikawa and Arisa Igarashi. Feng highlighted the win as a personal redemption following their semifinal loss to Japan in 2023.

Shi Yuqi followed suit with an impressive performance in the men`s singles, defeating Kodai Naraoka with a score of 21-8, 21-16 in just 44 minutes. The final nail in Japan`s coffin came from Tokyo Olympic champion Chen Yufei, who battled back from a set down to secure a 17-21, 21-9, 21-16 win against Akane Yamaguchi in the women`s singles.

China will face South Korea in the final on May 4, a rematch of the 2023 final, where South Korea edged out Indonesia 3-2 in their semifinal. Key players Feng, Huang, and Chen demonstrated tactical precision and resilience, setting the stage for an exciting final showdown. For more details, check out the Sudirman Cup final and the upcoming China vs Korea badminton match.

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