According to the results of the draw, the Thomas Cup China team was divided into Group B, with Danish, French and Algerian opponents in the same group. Defending champion Indonesia entered Group A, with South Korea, Thailand and Singapore, China and Taipei led Group C, with India, Germany and Canada, and Group D included Japan, Malaysia, England and New Zealand.
Thomas cup grouping
Group A: Indonesia, South Korea, Thailand and Singapore
Group B: Denmark, China, French and Algerian.
Group C: China, Taibei, Indian, German and Canadian.
Group D: Japan, Malaysia, England and New Zealand