The 2014 IIHF Women's Challenge Cup of Asia began on 9 March 2014 in Harbin, China with the games played at Harbin University. China and South Korea both returned after competing in the 2012 tournament. North Korea returned having last competed in the 2010 tournament while Australia made their debut in the IIHF Women's Challenge Cup of Asia. Both Japan and the Chinese junior team did not return, having competed in the 2012 edition.
