| Table tennis at the 1990 Asian Games | |
|---|---|
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| Venue | Workers Indoor Arena |
| Dates | 24 September – 1 October 1990 |
Table tennis was contested at the 1990 Asian Games in Workers Indoor Arena, Beijing, China from September 24 to October 1, 1990.
Table tennis had team, doubles and singles events for men and women, as well as a mixed doubles competition.
| Rank | Nation | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  China (CHN) | 5 | 4 | 6 | 15 |
| 2 |  South Korea (KOR) | 2 | 2 | 3 | 7 |
| 3 |  North Korea (PRK) | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| 4 |  Hong Kong (HKG) | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Totals (4 entries) | 7 | 7 | 12 | 26 | |
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