Today's (March 1, 2026) FIBA World Cup Asian Qualifiers schedule: China vs. Chinese Taipei, live on CCTV-5.

As per the schedule announced by the organizing committee, the Chinese men's basketball team will face the Chinese Taipei men's basketball team at 4 PM this afternoon, with the match being held at a neutral court in the Philippines.

CCTV-5 will commence live broadcast coverage of this match at 4 PM today. Viewers are invited to watch.

Match Preview

1. Currently, the Chinese men's basketball team holds a record of 1 win and 2 losses, having been defeated twice by South Korea and securing a victory over Japan. They are ranked third in the group and are currently within the qualification zone.
2. Playing away today, the Chinese men's basketball team must secure two wins against Chinese Taipei to have a chance at advancing. Failure to do so would eliminate their hopes of progression, resulting in their worst performance in recent history.
3. Historically, the Chinese men's basketball team has a perfect 11-0 record against Chinese Taipei. However, the current team is not the powerhouse it once was, showing a noticeable decline in strength. Previously the dominant force in Asia, they are now fighting desperately just to advance from the group stage.In today's match, barring any surprises, the Chinese men's basketball team is still expected to win. However, there is hope that the disgraceful refereeing incidents seen during the game in Japan will not be repeated.