Chinese shuttlers put up a powerful performance on Day 2 of the Malaysia Open 2025 on Wednesday, advancing in all five categories of the tournament held at the Axiata Arena.

Jiang Zhenbang (L)/Wei Yaxin compete during the mixed doubles round of 32 match between Jiang Zhenbang/Wei Yaxin of China and Ruttanapak Oupthong/Jhenicha Sudjaipraparat of Thailand at the Malaysia Open 2025 badminton tournament in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Jan. 8, 2025. (Photo by Chong Voon Chung/Xinhua)

Men's singles shuttler Li Shifeng outplayed Priyanshu Rajawat of India 21-11, 21-16 to make the round of 16.

In the women's singles, Wang Zhiyi beat Hsu Wen-chi of Chinese Taipei 21-9, 21-13, while Wang's teammate Han Yue knocked out Pai Yu-po of Chinese Taipei and Gao Fangjie overcame Kristy Gilmour of Britain.

Men's doubles duo Liang Weikeng and Wang Chang beat out Kim Gi-jung and Kim Sa-rang of South Korea 21-18, 21-18 to reach last 16.

In the women's doubles, Li Yijing and Luo Xumin easily outplayed Fan Ka Yan and Yau Mau Ying of Hong Kong, China 21-14, 21-14.

Mixed doubles pair Jiang Zhenbang and Wei Yaxin beat Ruttanapak Oupthong and Jhenicha Sudjaipraparat of Thailand 18-21, 21-8, 23-21, while Guo Xinwa and Chen Fanghui overcame Chen Cheng-kuan and Hsu Yin-Hui of Chinese Taipei.

However, men's singles player Weng Hongyang and men's doubles pair Ren Xiangyu/Xie Haonan were knocked out.

The Malaysia Open runs through Sunday.