The next Thomas Cup, held later this year. Taufik says hes taking a break until the end of the year...... Does this mean Taufik won't participate?

If so, then INA will have to do without Taufik and Hendrawan. Then the line up should go Marleve, Tony/Halim, Rony, Candra/Sigit and then Budi Santoso last.....

let's hope INA can have a sensation like taufik by then, as

china seems to be quite promising on MS lately

True, true...... But China's 3rd singles, Ji Xinpeng, assuming they send him will be quite promising for INA

You are referring to just the qualifying rounds, right?

Indonesia will lose the Thomas Cup to China next time. China finally got to the finals the last time and next time they will win easily. With the exit of Maniaky, Hendrawan and Santoso, all already too old even now, only Taufit is left. Taufik is neurotic and unable to put his mind to the job for sustained periods; there's Augustinus the WJC runner-up 4 years ago who is not really in top league among the seniors and Doncuroo the WJC runner-up who has not been blooded.
For China, if Chen Hong, Xia Xuanze and Ji Xinpeng win there nothing more to it; if Ji is in poor form, choose from Chen Yu (who excelled in the Asia Cup), Xaio Li both former WJC semi-finalists, and if they are not in form there is Bao Chunlai the latest WJC and Lin Dan WJC semi-finalist. here's depth for you in the China team but not in the Indo one. Piers

For sure the Indonesian will grab the two matches from their Man Double. So they only need to win one of the Men Single, which I think should not be too difficult.

In conclusion, the Thomas cup will still be won by Indonesia for the sixth times.

sorry, Alex, saying it does not make it happen. Just look at the records, performances and the age of the players. It will make your heart sink - in despair - when you look at the INA men's lineup and backup. Look again hontestly at the Chinese line-up and it makes your heart sink - from the knowledge that you are kidding yourself and the Chinese look much the better prospect - much much more. I agree with Piers - there is a 2nd and 3rd line depth in the Chinese team that I cannot find anywhere in the INA one. Jacabo