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China Stuns Japan to Capture Women's Basketball Asia Cup Title

  • China ended Japan's five-year winning streak by defeating them 73-71 in the gold medal game.
  • Australia won the bronze medal, defeating New Zealand 81-59.
  • China overcame a halftime deficit and nine-point second-half deficit to win their first title since 2012.
  • Xu Han led China with 26 points and 10 rebounds, recording a double-double in every game.
  • China's victory boosts their confidence heading into the Asian Games and 2020 Olympics.
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