Europe produced a tremendous fightback to beat Asia 8.5-7.5 and lift the Royal Trophy at the Dragon Lake Golf Club in Guangzhou.
Asia were in the driving seat heading into the final day of singles matches, as they were within three-and-a-half points of retaining their title thanks to sharing the fourballs session on Saturday.
However, trailing 5-3, Europe put on a phenomenal comeback to snatch the honours on the final day, with captain Jose Maria Olazabal inspiring his side to a Medinah-like charge from the Ryder Cup last year.
Asia extended their lead to four points at 7-3 when Kiradech Aphibarnrat beat Paul Lawrie 3&2, while Thai Thongchai Jaidee defeated Stephen Gallacher 4-2.
But as Asia needed just one-and-a-half points from the remaining six matches, they were stunned by Europe as Marc Warren, David Howell, Thorbjorn Olesen, Bernd Wiesberger and Nicolas Colsaerts all won their encounters to complete a remarkable turnaround, with Kim Kyung-Tae of Asia halving with Alvaro Quiros.
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