With the traditional round-robin format replaced by a straight knockout system, China PR's win over Nigeria and Korea Republic's earlier success over Romania means the two Asian sides will meet to decide the champions.

Cho's transfer seals her first foray into English football, having spent the previous season with Norwegian outfit Avaldsnes IL.

Speaking to the club's official website, the midfield star said she was delighted to have pen to paper.

The Chaba Kaew will face fellow France 2019 finalists Italy, as well as Mexico and Hungary in Group B, while DPR Korea - who failed to reach the global showpiece - will meet Czech Republic, Finland and World Cup-bound South Africa in Group A.

The competition, won by Spain in 2018, will serve as a crucial building block ahead of Thailand's FIFA Women's World Cup campaign, which will begin against reigning world champions United States in Reims on June 11.

Nuengrutai Srathongvian's side qualified for next year's global finals with a commendable fourth-place finish at the AFC Women's Asian Cup in April, and won a fourth AFF Women's Championship title in July, but finished the calendar year with six successive defeats.

The tournament, announced by Football Federation Australia on Tuesday, will also feature fellow France 2019 qualifiers Argentina and New Zealand in a round robin format, with Sydney, Brisbane and Melbourne acting as host cities.

The Cup of Nations occupies the spot in the FIFA international calendar traditionally used for tournaments such as the Algarve and Cyprus Cups, but - with the World Cup looming - FFA Chief Executive Officer David Gallop said Australia is delighted to host the burgeoning event.