China’s 75-72 victory over Puerto Rico in Berlin on Wednesday secured a fourth consecutive Fiba Women’s World Cup quarter-final berth, sparking a wave of relief on domestic social media alongside growing fan anxiety over squad depth and fatigue ahead of a daunting clash against France.WNBA star Han Xu produced a dominant 21-point, 11-rebound double-double – her third in a row – to lead China through the qualifying play-in.Yang Shuyu scored 15 points, while 2.21-metre (7-foot-3) centre Zhang Ziyu added 13 points on 5-for-6 shooting.With the game tied at 66-66, Han sank a go-ahead three-pointer with 2:56 remaining. A minute later, Luo Xinyu hit another shot from deep to extend China’s lead to six points.Puerto Rico’s Arella Guirantes cut the deficit to 72-70 with 25 seconds left, but Yang sealed the victory by making two free throws eight seconds later.Yang Shuyu (right) sealed China’s victory with two free throws at the end. Photo: XinhuaTrinity San Antonio led Puerto Rico with 24 points, nine rebounds and seven assists, while Imani Stafford-McGee added 16 points as Puerto Rico’s tournament ended one round earlier than in 2022.