Players of China celebrate their victory over Russia during their Women's Quarterfinals match of Beijing 2008 Olympic Games volleyball event in Beijing, China, Aug. 19, 2008. China beat Russia 3-0.

BEIJING, Aug. 19 (Xinhua) -- Defending champion China beat 2004 runner-up Russia 3-0 (25-22, 27-25, 25-19) to advance into the semifinals of the Olympic women's volleyball tournament here on Tuesday.

China will take on Brazil in the semifinals while Cuba meets the winner of the United States-Italy game.