Kuala Lumpur: China PR have a rich history at the AFC Asian Cup but the title has continued to elude them.
As the East Asian side work towards rectifying that, the-AFC.com takes a look at some key facts and figures about China PR at the continental showpiece.
So near yet to far
China PR have emerged AFC Asian Cup runners-up twice - in 1984 and 2004 - losing to Saudi Arabia and Japan respectively.
Amazing streak
This will be China PR’s 13th consecutive participation in the AFC Asian Cup, only Islamic Republic of Iran have a longer streak (15). .....
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