China departs for Women's World Cup, targeting quarterfinals

GUANGZHOU, July 7 (Xinhua) -- Asian champions, China, initiated their eighth journey for the FIFA Women's World Cup on Friday, targeting a quarterfinals berth.

The Steel Roses arrived at Guangzhou Baiyun Airport in the morning, preparing to fly to Adelaide, Australia, via Singapore. The team's presence in the departure hall ignited cheers from the hundreds of fans waiting at the airport.

"I didn't expect