China into Fed Cup semifinals

China has defeated France, 3-2, to reach the Fed Cup semifinals for the first time. China's opponent in the semifinals will be Spain.

Also, the Czech Republic has defeated Slovakia, 3-2; Ukraine has defeated Belgium, 3-2, with the Bondarenko sisters finally coming through in doubles'; and Japan has defeated Croatia, 4-1. This will be Ukraine's first semifinal effort in the World Group.