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China v UK: The unexpected battle for second place
Carrie Gracie explores China's unforeseen battle for second place with Team GB.
At the 2008 Olympics in Beijing, China topped the medal table with 51 golds and came second in London. But for now, in Rio, it is in third place, with 17 gold medals to Great Britain's 19.
The ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½'s China editor Carrie Gracie finds out how the idea of fighting Team GB for second place is a surprise to the Chinese - and not a pleasant one.
(Image: Men's synchronised three metre springboard medallists. Credit: AP)
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