| China at the 2016 Summer Olympics | |
|---|---|
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| IOC code | CHN |
| NOC | Chinese Olympic Committee |
| Website | www |
| in Rio de Janeiro | |
| Competitors | 416 in 26 sports |
| Flag bearers | Lei Sheng[1] (opening) Ding Ning (closing)[2] |
| Medals Ranked 3rd |
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| Summer Olympics appearances (overview) | |
| Other related appearances | |
 Republic of China (1924–1948) | |
The People's Republic of China competed at the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, from 5 to 21 August 2016. This was the nation's tenth appearance at the Summer Olympics since its debut in 1952.
- ^ "Fencing champion Lei Sheng named China's flag-bearer at Rio Olympics". Xinhuanet. 3 August 2016. Archived from the original on 3 August 2016. Retrieved 3 August 2016.
- ^ "Closing ceremony of 2016 Rio Olympics held in Brazil". CRI. 22 August 2016. Archived from the original on 23 August 2016. Retrieved 29 August 2016.