As the dust settled and the echoes of competition faded, it became glaringly evident that there was no room for doubt when it came to the outcome of table tennis' first-ever Mixed Team World Cup.

Top seed China, who valiantly etched their names in the history books on their home soil, emerged as exceptional and deserving champions. They stand head and shoulders above all other teams across the globe, serving as an exemplary model of hard work, team cohesion, and innovative tactics.

The prevailing sentiment following the hosts' momentous triumph in Chengdu seemed to be one of reassurance and contentment, knowing that the task had been accomplished with an air of inevitability, despite all attempts to inject additional challenges into the process.

With both China and South Korea entering the final with flawless winning records, anticipation was high for an electrifying showdown between two formidable powerhouses in peak form. However, what was billed as a blockbuster turned out to be a one-sided mismatch.

One of the greatest challenges when facing China is coping with their relentless power and their ability to exploit even the slightest mistakes made by their opponents. They possess ample resources and prestige, allowing them not only to compete but to exert complete dominance. The weight on the shoulders of the South Korean team was immense right from the beginning, and it quickly took its toll.

The world's No.1 mixed doubles duo Sun Yingsha and Wang Chuqin set the hosts in motion, effortlessly dismantling Shin Yu-bin and An Jae-hyun 11-8, 11-8, 11-5. Wang Manyu, who had been instrumental in their semifinal thriller against Japan, continued her brilliant form, inflicting further misery by securing three consecutive games in the women's singles against Kim Na-yeong, with scores of 11-2, 11-5, 11-7. 

With the stage set for the decider, Fan Zhendong only needed to secure two games against Lee Sang-su to clinch the title. The top-ranked male player duly fulfilled his role, delivering an 11-7, 10-12, 11-4 victory, sealing an impressive 8-1 overall result and ensuring that China concluded this groundbreaking event on a high note.

South Korea found themselves completely outclassed, but they were not alone in facing the same fate against China in their pursuit of the historic Guoliang-Sorling Trophy. The tide proved impossible to turn for the visitors as the hosts effortlessly swept over them. 

Throughout the tournament, China remained undefeated, relinquishing only 12 games in their nine matches. The despondency of the defeated teams was evident well before the tournament's conclusion.

It's peculiar to acknowledge that South Korea may now prefer to put this campaign behind them, despite demonstrating extraordinary levels of seamless collaboration and technical maturity to breeze into the final. Their standards are undeniably high, but they were up against China who showcased the sport with a celestial beauty that was simply unmatched.