The People's Republic of China competed at the 2002 Winter Olympics in Salt Lake City, United States. The team excludes athletes from the Special Administrative Region of Hong Kong, which competed separately as Hong Kong, China. China won its first Winter Olympic gold medal at these Games. It had previously won silver and bronze medals at prior Games.
Medalists
Biathlon
Men
Women
Women's 4 × 7.5 km relay
1 A penalty loop of 150 metres had to be skied per missed target. 2 Starting delay based on 10 km sprint results. 3 One minute added per missed target. 4 Starting delay based on 7.5 km sprint results.
Cross-country skiing
Men
Sprint
Pursuit
1 Starting delay based on 10 km C. results. C = Classical style, F = Freestyle
Women
Sprint
Pursuit
2 Starting delay based on 5 km C. results. C = Classical style, F = Freestyle
Figure skating
Men
Pairs
Ice Dancing
Freestyle skiing
Men
Women
Ice hockey
Women's tournament
Group stage - Group B
Top two teams (shaded) advanced to semifinals.