China's Chen Yufei hits a return during the women's singles quarterfinal match against Japan's Okuhara Nozomi at Malaysia Masters 2022 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, July 8, 2022. (PHOTO / XINHUA)

KUALA LUMPUR - Chinese shuttlers continued their success at the Malaysia Masters 2022 here on Friday, taking one semifinals spot in each of the five categories.

In the men's singles, Lu Guangzu got the better of his compatriot Li Shifeng 21-14, 21-16. Olympic champion Chen Yufei outclassed Japan's Nozomi Okuhara 21-18, 22-20 to reach the women's singles semifinals.

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Men's doubles duo Liang Weikeng/Wang Chang overcame their second-seeded Japanese opponents Takuro Hoki/Yugo Kobayashi 21-14, 18-21, 21-18.

China's Zheng Siwei (RIGHT)/Huang Yaqiong compete during the mixed doubles quarterfinal match against Malaysia's Goh Soon Huat/Lai Shevon Jemie at Malaysia Masters 2022 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, July 8, 2022. (PHOTO / XINHUA)

In the women's doubles, Chen Qingchen/Jia Yifan won over their teammates Du Yue/Li Wenmei 21-15, 21-13.

Mixed doubles pair Zheng Siwei/Huang Yaqiong pulled off a decisive 21-10, 21-14 victory over local duo Goh Soon Huat/Lai Shevon Jemie.

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As another Chinese mixed doubles pair Wang Yilyu/Huang Dongping withdrew from the competition, so their opponents enjoyed a walkover.