China began play the FIVB Men's World Championship in Poland. The Middle Kingdom would open up Pool C play against Egypt.

The Egytptians in red would take an early lead in the opening set, getting the point by hitting off the Chinese block.

China would be able to even things at with a block of their own. And a cleverly disguised drop shot helped China grab the set -- 25-20.

Second set, and the Middle Kingdom once again using finesse not power to take a 2-set lead.

The North Africans, did not want to be swept, and made a late charge in the third set. And sealed the third frame with a kill -- and they trail 2-sets to 1.

Fourth set was tight -- and it was even at 31-all, when China goes in front after they direct the ball off the hands of the wall. And would seal the win on the next point with a big block at the net. China beat Egypt in four sets.