The Chinese women's volleyball team claimed their fourth victory in as many games at the FIVB World Championship, defeating the Czech Republic 25-19, 25-22, 27-25 to stay on top of the pool.
Chinese outside hitter Li Yingying had a game-high 22 points, including nine from the third set and a winning point to wrap up their fourth straight-set victory for the two-time world champions.
Captain and middle blocker Yuan Xinyue led China to hold off a strong fightback from their European opponents in the second set, during which she swept nine points for a total of 17.
Czech opposite Gabriela Orvosova scored a team-high 20 points, including 18 from attacks.
China will play South American powerhouse Brazil in the last pool match on Saturday, while the Czech Republic takes on Colombia.