Chen Xinhua (born 30 January 1960) is a former international

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player. He competed for Great Britain at the

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Table tennis career

He is from China, but obtained the British citizenship in 1990. From 1978 to 1992 he won several medals in singles, doubles, and team events in the

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. He is also the winner of

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in 1985. He also won an English Open title.

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Table tennis career

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