China PR
Previous appearances: 9
Best finish: Runners-up (2005)
2024 record: Semi-finals
How they qualified: Hosts
Fixtures - May 1 v Myanmar; May 4 v Vietnam; May 7 v Thailand
Fun fact: China PR have only once failed to advance from the group stage in their previous participations

The hosts will be aiming to finally end their wait by emerging champions for the first time on home soil. After emerging runners-up in the inaugural edition, China PR's last six appearances have ended in the semi-finals.

Thailand
Previous appearances: 9
Best finish: 3rd (2005)
2024 record: Group Stage
How they qualified: Group F winners
Fixtures - May 1 v Vietnam; May 4 v Myanmar; May 7 v China PR
Fun fact: Thailand have not advanced past the group stage in their last three appearances

Thailand have appeared in all nine previous editions but the last of their semi-final appearances was in 2015. The Southeast Asian side, however, will head into the competition with their confidence high after topping Group F of the Qualifiers.

Vietnam
Previous appearances: 1
Best finish: Group Stage
2024 record: Did not qualify
How they qualified: Group D winners
Fixtures - May 1 v Thailand; May 4 v China PR; May 7 v Myanmar
Fun fact: Vietnam's only previous appearance in the Finals was in 2019

Despite Vietnam being a force in the Asian game, the U17 level has proven to be a tough challenge for them. The Southeast Asian side will be determined to shine, especially after topping Group D of the Qualifiers.

Myanmar
Previous appearances: 1
Best finish: Group Stage
2024 record: Did not qualify
How they qualified: Group C winners
Fixtures - May 1 v China PR; May 4 v Thailand; May 7 v Vietnam
Fun fact: Myanmar are making a return to the Finals for the first time since 2009

Myanmar are another side who have struggled at this age group level but having sealed a return after a long absence, will be out to stake a claim for the knockout stage.