The match schedule for May 5 at the ITTF World Team Table Tennis Championships in London has been released, with China's men's team set to take on Australia at 17:00 Beijing time.
Entering the knockout stage, China will face Australia as their first opponent. In the quarterfinals, the Chinese team is highly likely to meet South Korea.
During the group stage, China suffered a 1–3 defeat to the South Korean men's team, making the knockout round a key opportunity for redemption.
If they advance, China is expected to face France in the semifinals. Sweden, Germany, and Japan are positioned in the other half of the draw.
In the knockout stage, a single loss results in elimination. For China's men's team, which lost two matches in the group stage, a full-strength performance will be essential.
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