(260121) — JEDDAH, Jan. 21, 2026 (Xinhua) — China reached the ultimate of AFC U23 Asian Cup for the primary time after defeating Vietnam 3-0 within the semifinals on Tuesday in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. China defender Peng Xiao broke the impasse within the forty seventh minute with a header earlier than Xiang Yuwang doubled the rating 5 minutes later. Wang Yudong sealed the victory with a close-range push shot in damage time.
The Chinese group will face defending champion Japan within the last on Saturday.