FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup
The reward for the East Asian side is a quarter-final meeting with Brazil - who also sneaked through on penalties against Poland - on Sunday.
The Asian side could not be separated from France during regulation time, as both sides battled to the first goalless draw of the tournament.
France dominated the opening half but could not make the most of their possession.
Their best chance came in the ninth minute, when Maelys Ane forced a brilliant save from Niu Ziqi.
It was Niu who proved the match-winner during the spot-kicks, saving from Lea Motyka and Lisa Mabilon to help China PR reach the last eight for the first time.
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