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| China at the 1999 Asian Winter Games | |
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| IOC code | CHN |
| NOC | Chinese Olympic Committee external link (in Chinese and English) |
| in Gangwon | |
| Competitors | 147 |
| Medals Ranked 1st |
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| Asian Winter Games appearances | |
China competed in the 1999 Asian Winter Games which were held in the province of Kangwon, South Korea from January 30, 1999 to February 6, 1999. It won 15 gold, 10 silver and 11 bronze medals. [1]
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