The China Open is an annual badminton tournament held in People’s Republic of China. It became part of the BWF Super Series tournaments in 2007. BWF categorised China Open as one of the three BWF World Tour Super 1000 events in the BWF events structure since 2018.
The competition is typically takes in major cities of China, including Beijing and Shanghai.
The tournament has a rich history and symbolises the evolution of badminton in China and worldwide. Established in 1986, the tournament initially featured only Chinese players and was known as the “China National Badminton Championships.” Over the decades, the competition expanded its scope to welcome international competitors, becoming a truly global event. In 2005, it earned the Super Series status, putting it on a global map and attracting the world’s top shuttlers.
Chinese shuttlers have dominated the tournament. Their shuttlers have won 100 titles in the tournament. Most of their gold medals come in Women’s Doubles with 26 titles, followed by Women’s Singles at 25. This means that women shuttles have played a larger role in making the country the most successful one on the tournament.
On the other hand, Chinese men won 15 titles in singles while 11 in doubles. In the mixed doubles, the country has earned 23 titles.
Here is the category wise breakdown of the number of titles won by Chinese shuttlers at China Open.
| Category | Titles Won by China |
|---|---|
| Men’s Singles | 15 |
| Women’s Singles | 25 |
| Men’s Doubles | 11 |
| Women’s Doubles | 26 |
| Mixed Doubles | 23 |
| Total | 100 |
China Open: Chinese Players With Most Titles
1. Zhao Yunlei – 7 titles
Women’s Doubles:
2007 (with Gao Ling)
2008 (with Zhang Yawen)
2010 (with Cheng Shu)
Mixed Doubles: 2011, 2014, 2015 (with Zhang Nan)
2. Zhang Nan – 3 titles
Mixed Doubles: 2011, 2014, 2015 (with Zhao Yunlei)
3. Chen Long – 5 titles
Men’s Singles: 2010, 2012, 2013, 2017
5. Li Yongbo – 5 titles
Men’s Doubles (with Tian Bingyi): 1986, 1987, 1988, 1991
Mixed Doubles (with Lin Ying): 1987
5. Ge Fei – 5 titles
Women’s Doubles (with Gu Jun): 1994, 1995, 1997, 1999
Mixed Doubles (with Liu Yong): 1999
6. Lin Dan – 5 titles
Men’s Singles: 2003, 2004, 2008, 2009, 2011
7. Dong Jiong – 3 titles
Men’s Singles: 1995, 1997, 1999
8. Chen Hong – 2 titles
Men’s Singles: 2005, 2006
Also Read: Japan Open: List Of Champions In History
China Open: Most Decorated Chinese Player Category Wise
Here is a category wise breakdown of the most decorated Chinese players in the history of China Open:
Men’s Singles:
Lin Dan (5 titles): 2003, 2004, 2008, 2009, 2011Women’s Singles:
Li Xuerui (3 titles: 2012, 2013, 2015)
Jiang Yanjiao (3 titles: 2008, 2009, 2010)Men’s Doubles:
Li Yongbo / Tian Bingyi (4 titles together): 1986, 1987, 1988, 1991Women’s Doubles:
Zhao Yunlei (3 titles): 1994, 1995, 1997, 1999Mixed Doubles:
Zhao Yunlei (3 titles with Zhang Nan): 2011, 2014, 2015
