Holders China ease into Uber Cup badminton final

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JAKARTA (Reuters) - Holders China eased into the final of the Uber Cup women's team tournament with a 3-1 semi-final win over South Korea on Thursday.

The Chinese led 1-0 after world number one Xie Xingfang beat Hwang Hye-youn 21-9 21-19 and clinched the tie when the world number two doubles pairing of Zhang Yawen and Wei Yili overcame Kim Min-jung and Ha Jung-eun 21-19 21-8.

China, seeking a sixth Uber Cup crown in succession, will play hosts Indonesia or Germany in Saturday's final.

The men's Thomas Cup semi-finals on Friday pitch China against Malaysia and Indonesia against South Korea.

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