The only hiccup came when the Republic were cruising while they were up by 2-0.

Funke Oshonaike and Cecilia Otu Offiong delayed the inevitable by taking the opening game of the doubles 15-13. But Li Jiawei and Wang Yuegu recovered to win the next three games 11-5, 11-5, 11-5.

Earlier, Feng Tianwei had given Singapore the lead after routing Bose Kaffo 11-3, 11-4, 11-2.

Li then doubled the advantage with a 11-7, 11-7, 11-6 win over Offiong.

The team will play their final group match with the Netherlands on Thursday.

A win will guarantee them a place in the last four and put them in position to win Singapore's first Olympic medal in 48 years.