Vinci ended the younger Williams sister's hopes of completing a calendar Grand Slam in New York earlier this month, but went down 5-7 6-2 7-6 (7-4) to 35-year-old Venus.
"If I could I'd give this win to Serena at the US Open, but it doesn't work like that in tennis," said Williams.
She goes on to face Spain's Garbine Muguruza in the final in China.
Muguruza beat Germany's Angelique Kerber 6-4 7-6 (7-5), despite injuring her ankle during the second set tie-break.
"I knew it was going to be a very physical match," said Muguruza, who will qualify for the end-of-season WTA Finals if she wins Saturday's final.
"It was a really tough match and I had to struggle today.
"Venus is a legend. I'll have to go out there and do my best to win against her and I think it's going to be a great final."
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