Players of China react ahead of the Round Robin match between China and Japan at the 2019 FIVB Women's World Cup in Yokohama, Japan, Sept. 19, 2019.

Gong Xiangyu (R) of China spikes the ball during the Round Robin match between China and Japan at the 2019 FIVB Women's World Cup in Yokohama, Japan, Sept. 19, 2019.

Zhu Ting (L) and Yan Ni (R) of China block during the Round Robin match between China and Japan at the 2019 FIVB Women's World Cup in Yokohama, Japan, Sept. 19, 2019.

Players of China celebrate during the Round Robin match between China and Japan at the 2019 FIVB Women's World Cup in Yokohama, Japan, Sept. 19, 2019.

Players of China celebrate during the Round Robin match between China and Japan at the 2019 FIVB Women's World Cup in Yokohama, Japan, Sept. 19, 2019.

Gong Xiangyu (R) of China celebrates during the Round Robin match between China and Japan at the 2019 FIVB Women's World Cup in Yokohama, Japan, Sept. 19, 2019.

Zhu Ting of China saves the ball during the Round Robin match between China and Japan at the 2019 FIVB Women's World Cup in Yokohama, Japan, Sept. 19, 2019.

Lang Ping (L), head coach of China, claps hands with Yuan Xinyue during the Round Robin match between China and Japan at the 2019 FIVB Women's World Cup in Yokohama, Japan, Sept. 19, 2019. (Photos: Xinhua)

Players of China celebrate during the Round Robin match between China and Japan at the 2019 FIVB Women's World Cup in Yokohama, Japan, Sept. 19, 2019.

Lang Ping (3rd L), head coach of China interacts with Gong Xiangyu during the Round Robin match between China and Japan at the 2019 FIVB Women's World Cup in Yokohama, Japan, Sept. 19, 2019.