China at the 2017 Asian Winter Games

China at the
2017 Asian Winter Games
IOC codeCHN
NOCChinese Olympic Committee
in Sapporo and Obihiro
February 19–26
Competitors156 in 5 sports
Flag bearer Wu Dajing
Medals
Ranked 3rd
Gold
12
Silver
14
Bronze
9
Total
35
Asian Winter Games appearances

China participated in the 2017 Asian Winter Games in Sapporo and Obihiro, Japan, from February 19 to 26.[1][2] China competed in all five sports (eleven disciplines).[3] The Chinese delegation consisted of 236 people (156 athletes and 79 officials).[4][5]

Short track speed skater Wu Dajing was the country's flagbearer during the parade of nations at the opening ceremony.[6]

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