World No. 3 mixed doubles pair Chen Tang Jie and Toh Ee Wei continued their strong run at the China Masters, with Ee Wei brushing off suggestions that they are now role models following their recent world championship triumph in Paris. After a convincing first-round win over the US duo Chen Zhi Yi and Francesca Corbett, Ee Wei reflected on the pride of revisiting her former school in Melaka and inspiring young students, rather than embracing the ‘role model’ label. Tang Jie shared similar sentiments after visiting his old school in Negeri Sembilan. Both players emphasized that their focus remains on training and maintaining momentum in the tournament. They will face Indonesia’s Jafar Hidayatullah and Felisha Pasaribu in the second round.