[6][5] In May 2020, it was announced that Han would sit out the 2020 WNBA season to remain in China due to the coronavirus pandemic.

[9] Han Xu was selected as Google All-Star Five in 2022 FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup.

She averaged 12.4 points, 8.4 rebounds and 1.7 blocks per game, helping China take their first silver medal since the last time the event was hosted in Australia back in 1994.

[10] In the semi-final game versus Australia, Han Xu had a career high for China with a stunning performance as she equalled the FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup blocks record with 5 swats.

She also accumulated an efficiency score of 33 after registering 19 points from 80 percent floor shooting and completing a double-double with 11 rebounds.