China at the 2016 Summer Olympics
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.
The Chinese Olympic team during the opening ceremony.
The 2016 Summer Olympics, officially the Games of the XXXI Olympiad and officially branded as Rio 2016, were an international multi-sport event held from 5 to 21 August 2016 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, with preliminary events in some sports beginning on 3 August. Rio de Janeiro was announced as the host city at the 121st IOC Session in Copenhagen, Denmark, on 2 October 2009.
A young girl adding her signature in support of Rio de Janeiro's candidacy.
The bid committee, led by Carlos Arthur Nuzman, giving a press conference.
Barra Olympic Park
Maracanã Stadium Rio de Janeiro, RJ