The 8th Asian Games were held in Bangkok, Thailand, from December 9 to 20, 1978. The Chinese sports delegation won 51 gold medals, 54 silver medals, and 46 bronze medals, placing second in the gold medal tally.

Four athletes from Zhejiang Province—Shen Lijuan, Ye Peisu, Zhao Aili, and Jin Xuewei—participated in the event, winning 2 gold medals, 1 silver medal, and 1 bronze medal.