Performing well is serious business for Chinese authorities who have made topping the medals tally a tacit goal despite publicly playing down expectations .

但对于中国体育部门来说，奥运会摘金夺 银是件严肃的任务；虽然在公开场合刻意保持着 低调，但中国已暗中将奖牌榜 首位定为了自己的目标。