Xinhua Headlines: China’s new generation shines at Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games-Xinhua
* China reaffirmed its continental dominance by topping the gold medal table for a record 12th straight Asian Games, securing 169 gold, 89 silver and 83 bronze medals - its best-ever haul at an overseas Asiad.* The Games signaled a changing of the guard, with 548 of China's 815 athletes making their Asiad debuts and over a quarter born in 2005 or later.* Beyond traditional disciplines, young Chinese athletes broke new ground in skateboarding, sport climbing, surfing and BMX freestyle-sports aligned with the Olympic program's youth-oriented shift.Players of China celebrate after winning the men's 3rd place match of Football between China and Uzbekistan at 20th Asian Games Aichi-Nagoya 2026 in Toyota of Aichi Prefecture, Japan, Oct. 3, 2026. (Xinhua/Jia Haocheng)NAGOYA, Japan, Oct. 4 (Xinhua...