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| China at the 1998 Asian Games | |
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| IOC code | CHN |
| NOC | Chinese Olympic Committee external link (in Chinese and English) |
| in Bangkok | |
| Medals Ranked 1st |
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| Asian Games appearances (overview) | |
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