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ITTF Mixed Team World Cup: Top contenders China, Japan, and South Korea continued their undefeated streaks as the second stage of the inaugural International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF) Mixed Team World Cup reached its midpoint here on Thursday.

Hosts China faced minimal opposition from Chinese Taipei, dropping only one game in the mixed doubles on its way to victory.

Top-ranked pair Wang Chuqin and Sun Yingsha overcame a challenging late stage to prevail 11-5, 11-7, 9-11 over Yang Chia-An and Li Yu-Jhun.