Men's Volleyball Nations League 2025: China vs. Japan

Larry Ik Evbade-Dan (R) of Japan checks on Li Yongzhen of China during the Pool 3 match between China and Japan at the Men's Volleyball Nations League (VNL) 2025 in Xi'an, northwest China's Shaanxi Province, June 11, 2025. (Xinhua/Li Yibo)

Peng Shikun (L) of China spikes the ball during the Pool 3 match between China and Japan at the Men's Volleyball Nations League (VNL) 2025 in Xi'an, northwest China's Shaanxi Province, June 11, 2025. (Xinhua/Li Yibo)

Li Yongzhen (top C) and Yu Yuantai (top R) of China compete during the Pool 3 match between China and Japan at the Men's Volleyball Nations League (VNL) 2025 in Xi'an, northwest China's Shaanxi Province, June 11, 2025. (Xinhua/Li Yibo)

Peng Shikun of China serves the ball during the Pool 3 match between China and Japan at the Men's Volleyball Nations League (VNL) 2025 in Xi'an, northwest China's Shaanxi Province, June 11, 2025. (Xinhua/Li Yibo)

Wang Bin of China serves the ball during the Pool 3 match between China and Japan at the Men's Volleyball Nations League (VNL) 2025 in Xi'an, northwest China's Shaanxi Province, June 11, 2025. (Xinhua/Li Yibo)

Head coach of China Vital Heynen gives instructions during the Pool 3 match between China and Japan at the Men's Volleyball Nations League (VNL) 2025 in Xi'an, northwest China's Shaanxi Province, June 11, 2025. (Xinhua/Li Yibo)

Miyaura Kento (R) of Japan celebrates during the Pool 3 match between China and Japan at the Men's Volleyball Nations League (VNL) 2025 in Xi'an, northwest China's Shaanxi Province, June 11, 2025. (Xinhua/Li Yibo)

Players of Japan celebrate victory during the Pool 3 match between China and Japan at the Men's Volleyball Nations League (VNL) 2025 in Xi'an, northwest China's Shaanxi Province, June 11, 2025. (Xinhua/Li Yibo)