Players of Team China celebrate their 107-44 victory over the Republic of Korea during the first-round match of the FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup in Sydney, Australia, September 22, 2022. /CFP

Li Yueru (L) of China and Jonquel Jones of Bosnia and Herzegovina compete for the ball during the match, September 23, 2022. China 98-51 Bosnia and Herzegovina. /CFP

Han Xu (L) of China attempts to make a shot during the match with Team USA, September 24, 2022. China 63-77 USA. /CFP

Arella Guirantes (R) of Puerto Rico drives to the basket against players of Team China during the match, September 26, 2022. China 95-60 Puerto Rico. /CFP

Yang Liwei (C) of China attempts to break the block of Belgium during their match, September 27, 2022. China 81-55 Belgium. /CFP

Players of Team China celebrate as they march into the last four of the FIBA Women's World Cup after 28 years. China defeated France 85-71 in the quarterfinal, September 29, 2022. /CFP

Players of China toss their head coach Zheng Wei into air after their 61-59 win over hosts Australia in the semifinal, September 30, 2022. /CFP

Team China's players, coaches, and staff celebrate with the national flag after the final, October 1, 2022. /CFP

Han Xu (C) of China holds her trophy after she is included in the All Star Five at the end of the final, October 1, 2022. /CFP