PERTH, March 14 (Xinhua) -- China advanced to the semifinals of the AFC Women's Asian Cup after beating Chinese Taipei 2-0 in their quarterfinal clash on Saturday.

China players celebrate a goal during the Group B match of Women's Asian Cup against the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) in Sydney, Australia, March 9, 2026. (Photo: Xinhua)

Neither side managed to score in regular time. China broke the deadlock in extra time, as Shao Ziqin fired a right-footed shot from the center of the box into the bottom-right corner in the 94th minute. Two minutes from time, an own goal from Chen Ying-hui doubled China's lead.

The defending champion China will face host Australia in their semifinal match on Tuesday.