In the 2025 World Little League Baseball 50/70 Asia-Pacific and Middle East Qualifiers, the Chinese team lost to Japan with a score of 1:7, forfeiting the chance to claim the B Group championship. Japan completed a three-game winning streak, securing the top position in B Group. The turning point of the match came in the first inning when the Chinese team failed to capitalize on a bases-loaded situation, subsequently allowing Japan to take the lead and score in successive innings. Despite numerous threats to score, the Chinese team couldn't breach Japan's defense.

Regarding the match outcome, Japan's head coach Takayuki Ikeki stated that the first inning was the key to victory, emphasizing the players' strong mental composure and effective execution of their regular training. Chinese player Daichi Terada stood out with 2 hits and 3 RBIs, playing a crucial role in the match.

The Chinese team finished the group stage with a record of 2 wins and 1 loss, ranking second and will face the top team from Group A, Korea, in the semifinals on the evening of the 20th.