The Chinese team managed to secure a narrow 2-0 victory over Hong Kong in the 2025 Little League Baseball (LLB) Asia-Pacific and Middle East qualifiers. Despite only recording 2 hits throughout the match, both came at crucial moments leading to the two runs scored. In contrast, Hong Kong amassed 7 hits but failed to convert any into runs.

During the game, Lin Mengkuan made a pivotal two-base hit when there were runners in scoring position, and Li Ziteng capitalized on a throwing error by the Hong Kong pitcher to score home, sealing the win for the Chinese team. Coach Lin Weihong mentioned that while the players faced significant pressure, they managed to maintain precise defensive details, and he hopes for a stronger offensive performance in their upcoming match against New Zealand.

In other matches, Japan showcased their strength by defeating New Zealand 28-1, while the South Korean team triumphed over Indonesia 15-0. Teams are showing extraordinary performance, heightening expectations for future games.