BANGKOK - China overwhelmed Japan to end a 19-year title drought in the Asian Women's U18 Volleyball Championship in Nakhon Pathom, Thailand on Sunday.

China beat Japan 25-22, 25-18, 26-24 to claim the first championship since 2005. China kept a perfect record throughout the tournament without conceding a single set.

Led by opposite Yang Shuming and middle blocker Wang Aoqian, China overpowered Japan with the size advantage and was quick to be two-set up against Japan.

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In a much tighter third set, Japan, seeking a ninth consecutive title, had several runs but could not keep China away. After China saved Japan's set point to tie the score at 24-24, Wang Aoqian's ace gave China the championship point, which her team converted after Japan hit the ball out of bounds.