China sends biggest-ever delegation abroad to Asian Para Games in Japan

What happened: The 5th Asian Para Games opened in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, with China sending 312 athletes across 17 sports and 335 events, its largest-ever delegation for an overseas edition of the Games. Key numbers: 312 Chinese athletes; 17 sports; 335 events; Games run Oct. Why it matters: This marks China's fifth participation in the Asian Para Games, and all its athletes are amateurs from diverse backgrounds including workers, students, office employees and freelancers.

The 5th Asian Para Games opened in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, with China sending 312 athletes across 17 sports and 335 events, its largest-ever delegation for an overseas edition of the Games.

This marks China's fifth participation in the Asian Para Games, and all its athletes are amateurs from diverse backgrounds including workers, students, office employees and freelancers.