Group J will be headlined by former semifinalists Shanghai Port FC from China, Thailand’s Chiangrai United FC, Kitchee SC from Hong Kong and Japan’s Vissel Kobe.
The decision brings to a close the host selection process for the 2022 AFC Champions League – Group Stage following the earlier announcements for the East region on February 16, 2022 as well as the West region on March 3, 2022.