The 2001 East Asian Games were held in Osaka, Japan, from 29 May to 6 June 2001. The People’s Republic of China participated as one of the eight member nations of the East Asian Games Association. Chinese athletes competed in a full range of sports contested at the Games, including athletics, swimming, gymnastics, and team sports such as basketball and volleyball.
According to the official results of the 2001 East Asian Games, China finished at the top of the overall medal table, achieving the highest number of gold medals and the greatest total medal count among the participating nations. The Chinese delegation’s performance contributed to the country’s continued prominence in regional multi‑sport competitions.
Detailed statistics for individual events, specific medal counts per sport, and the composition of the Chinese team are recorded in the Games’ official reports and archives of the East Asian Games Association.
