China, playing on home turf in Xiamen, Fujian Province on the Chinese mainland, delivered a flawless performance to sweep Japan 3-0 and secure a spot in the BWF Sudirman Cup final.
The wins came early on Saturday morning, as China's top shuttlers claimed three straight matches against Japan's lineup, underscoring their dominance.
All eyes now turn to the winners of the semifinal between South Korea and Indonesia, who will meet China in the final.
With a fourth consecutive title on the line, the hosts will be aiming to etch their names in the record books and thrill badminton fans around the world.
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Hosts China sweep past Japan to reach final at Sudirman Cup in Xiamen
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