SYDNEY — China kicked off their Women's Asian Cup title defence with a battling 2-0 win over resilient tournament debutants Bangladesh in Group B on Tuesday, courtesy of Wang Shuang and Zhang Rui hitting the target. But it was hard work in front of a boisterous crowd at Western Sydney Stadium against a young team ranked almost 100 places below them. Earlier, Myong Yu-jong bagged a hat-trick as three-time champions North Korea marked their first game at the continental competition since 2010 with a slick 3-0 win over Uzbekistan in the same group. China beat South Korea in Mumbai four years ago to win their ninth Asian Cup and are the most successful team in the tournament's history. But they have struggled in recent times and are bidding to recreate their glory days under Australian coach Ante Milicic. It was tougher than expected against a Bangladesh team that showed no fear and would have taken the lead but for a fine fingertip save by Chen Chen from Ritu Porna Chakma's dipping shot. Playing at a fast and furious pace, China created plenty of opportunities but had to wait until just bef