China’s historical dominance in mixed doubles remains formidable, with 15 titles overall. However Hong Kong’s Tang Chun Man/Tse Ying Suet ended a seven-year Chinese winning streak with their breakthrough triumph last year.
This time, a tough path awaits, with top Chinese pairs Feng Yan Zhe / Huang Dongping and Jiang Zhenbang / Wei Yaxin also in contention.
China are determined to reclaim the title on home soil, setting up an intriguing battle for supremacy in one of the most competitive disciplines.
