Top-ranked Team China clinched their second straight win at the FIBA Women's Asia Cup 2021 by defeating Team Chinese Taipei 124-50 on Tuesday.

With two victories, China jointly led Group B with Australia, who beat the Philippines 120-56 on Tuesday.

During Tuesday's game, Chinese center Li Yueru scored 20 points, while Han Xu became the top performer in the game with 18 points, five rebounds and four assists.

Also on Tuesday, Japan fended off New Zealand 62-50 in Group A, while South Korea crushed India 107-69.

China will play Australia for the last match in Group B on Wednesday. 

This match is crucial for both teams, as the winner will undoubtedly take the top spot in the group and directly proceed to the semifinal. 

The Chinese squad defeated the Australian team by two points during the Tokyo Olympics. This time both are title favorites for the Asia Cup. 

Eight teams were divided into two groups of four at the FIBA Women's Asia Cup, which runs from September 27 to October 3. Team Japan won the last four editions. The Chinese women have won the title 11 times in all, the last time being in 2011. 

(With input from Xinhua News Agency)