China beat the United States 3-2 (25- 20, 20-25, 24-26, 25-20, 15-11) to edge one step closer to the  title of the women's volleyball World Cup here on Thursday.

The Chinese team remain unbeaten in the 12-team, round-robin  tournament.  They will meet their last two opponents Italy and  Japan on Friday and Saturday, also in Osaka.

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