At the World Table Tennis Championships held in Doha, the Taiwanese men's doubles team 'Yuzu-Kyo Linmeng', consisting of Lin Yun-Ju and Gao Cheng-Rui, showcased remarkable skills by defeating two top Chinese pairs consecutively, advancing to the semifinals and dealing a severe blow to the Chinese men's doubles team. Chinese media described this event as 'the most humiliating match in 50 years', marking the worst performance for China in the men's doubles category in half a century.

In the quarterfinals on May 21, Lin Yun-Ju and Gao Cheng-Rui faced the Chinese duo Liang Jingkun and Huang Youzheng, swiftly taking control in the first two games and finally winning the decisive set with a score of 11 to 4, robustly advancing to the semifinals. Earlier, they had already defeated another Chinese team composed of Lin Shidong and Lin Gaoyuan, shocking the entire table tennis community.

Broadcast footage revealed Lin Yun-Ju and Gao Cheng-Rui's mastery of placement and rhythm change, demonstrating exceptional tactical adjustments and pressure management. Chinese state media also reported that the Taiwanese pair displayed great synergy, successfully turning around both games with scores of 11-8 and 13-11, crushing China's hopes for gold.

After the defeat, the head coach of the Chinese team, Wang Hao, was seen visibly agitated on the sidelines, repeatedly urging players to 'be more excited', highlighting the immense pressure of the competition. Following the loss, online discussions in China exploded, with many users questioning the players' performance and criticizing some for 'abandoning doubles stability'. There were also voices expressing concern over the serious gap in Chinese men's doubles as former star players Ma Long and Fan Zhendong gradually faded from the scene, impacting their overall doubles strength.

Chinese media and netizens called for Fan Zhendong to return to the doubles arena, asserting that this defeat should serve as a wake-up call. In contrast, Lin Yun-Ju and Gao Cheng-Rui showcased the power and potential of the new generation of Taiwanese men's doubles, not only rewriting Taiwan’s table tennis history but also sounding an alarm for the Chinese team. The impressive performance of Yuzu-Kyo Linmeng at this championship not only brought accolades to Taiwan but also shook the long-standing dominance of the Chinese team.

As the competition enters a crucial stage, expectations rise for them to further advance and set new records.