China, South Korea, Thailand, Taiwan advance in Sudirman Cup

Defending champions China, along with Thailand, South Korea, and Chinese Taipei (Taiwan), have all secured early advancement to the knockout stages of the 2025 Sudirman Cup after dominant performances in their first two group matches. China won convincingly against Hong Kong and Algeria, even while rotating their lineup, with star player Shi Yuqi overcoming a tough battle to secure victory for his team. South Korea, featuring world number one An Seyoung, also maintained their strong form, defeating both the Czech Republic and Canada, with decisive wins in the doubles matches. Thailand and Taiwan similarly impressed, each posting shutout victories and positioning themselves well for the quarter-finals. Former champions Indonesia and Denmark also started strong in their respective groups, while Malaysia and Japan recorded 5-0 whitewashes in their opening matches. The final group matches will determine group winners and seeding for the knockout rounds.