China proved too much for New Zealand in the opening day of the FIBA Women's Asia Cup in Bangalore, India, sealing a 67-44 triumph on Tuesday night. 

Three players scored in double digits for China, with both Li Yuan and Shao Ting finishing with 13 points. Wu Tongtong added 10 and Li Yueru had 14 rebounds for Xu Limin's side, who pulled away steadily throughout.  

The star of the show, Li Yuan, exhibited a level of swagger that belies her tender age of 19. She did a bit of everything for Team China. On top of inspiring their offense, she contributed defensively and duly stepped up when her team needed it most. 

The Shandong Six Stars guard sparkled during the game's crucial late run in the second quarter when New Zealand narrowed the gap. She made two three-pointers and a assist to stop the mini-run. All said, she ended up with 13 points, three assists, two rebounds and two steals.   
China will face the Philippines next, who were hammered by Australia 123-57 earlier in the day.