Li Shifeng (R) of China and Justin Hoh of Malaysia greet each other after the singles match during the quarterfinal badminton match between China and Malaysia at the BWF Thomas Cup Finals in Horsens, Denmark, on May 1, 2026. (Xinhua/Wu Huiwo)

Li Shifeng of China hits a return in the singles match against Justin Hoh of Malaysia during the quarterfinal badminton match between China and Malaysia at the BWF Thomas Cup Finals in Horsens, Denmark, on May 1, 2026. (Xinhua/Wu Huiwo)

Liang Weikeng (R)/Wang Chang of China react in the doubles match against Aaron Chia/Soh Wooi Yik of Malaysia during the quarterfinal badminton match between China and Malaysia at the BWF Thomas Cup Finals in Horsens, Denmark, on May 1, 2026. (Xinhua/Wu Huiwo)

Justin Hoh of Malaysia hits a return in the singles match against Li Shifeng of China during the quarterfinal badminton match between China and Malaysia at the BWF Thomas Cup Finals in Horsens, Denmark, on May 1, 2026. (Xinhua/Wu Huiwo)

Liang Weikeng/Wang Chang (R) of China compete in the doubles match against Aaron Chia/Soh Wooi Yik of Malaysia during the quarterfinal badminton match between China and Malaysia at the BWF Thomas Cup Finals in Horsens, Denmark, on May 1, 2026. (Xinhua/Wu Huiwo)

Shi Yuqi of China hits a return in the singles match against Leong Jun Hao of Malaysia during the quarterfinal badminton match between China and Malaysia at the BWF Thomas Cup Finals in Horsens, Denmark, on May 1, 2026. (Xinhua/Wu Huiwo)

Liang Weikeng (R)/Wang Chang of China react in the doubles match against Aaron Chia/Soh Wooi Yik of Malaysia during the quarterfinal badminton match between China and Malaysia at the BWF Thomas Cup Finals in Horsens, Denmark, on May 1, 2026. (Xinhua/Wu Huiwo)

Aaron Chia (R)/Soh Wooi Yik of Malaysia compete in the doubles match against Liang Weikeng/Wang Chang of China during the quarterfinal badminton match between China and Malaysia at the BWF Thomas Cup Finals in Horsens, Denmark, on May 1, 2026. (Xinhua/Wu Huiwo)