#2 in the world, #1 in Asia. China holds off Japan 73-71 in a close final, and win gold at the #FIBA #AsiaCupWomen in Sydney; Han Xu had 26/10 to lead the way, with 17 and some clutch late FT from Li Meng. Takada Maki had 17 for Japan; Hayashi Saki added 12.

Australia finished 3rd after an 81-59 win over New Zealand; the Tall Ferns were within 10 for most of the game but the home team pulled away late. 11/11 for Anneli Maley (AUS); 19/11 for Penina Davidson (NZL).