Next tie China will compete in Asia/Oceania Zone Group I in 2011, following relegation in 2010.
Last tie China lost 3-2 to Sweden in the World Group II play-offs in Helsingborg. With the visitors trailing 2-0 after the opening day, Shuai Peng staged a remarkable comeback in the third rubber to keep her team’s hopes alive, defeating Sofia Arvidsson after saving eight match points. Johanna Larsson, however, sealed victory for the hosts in the fourth rubber.
History China enjoyed its best Fed Cup performance in 2008, when it reached the semifinals.