Qin Wangping, anchorman of China's women's 4x100 relay team, celebrates after the women's 4x100 final of athletics at Doha Asiad, Qatar, Dec. 12, 2006. China timed 44.33 seconds to win the gold medal in the event. (Xinhua Photo/Yang Shiyao) Photo Gallery >>>

    DOHA, Dec. 12 (Xinhua) -- Women's 4x100m relay team of China has won the Asian Games title in 44.33 seconds here on Tuesday.

    The Chinese quartet, having taken a clear lead from Chen Jue's second leg, beat the second finishing Japan by 0.54 seconds, with its last sprinter Qin Wangping crossing the finish line with 10 meters clear.

    Japan settled for the silver with a time of 44.87, and Thailandwas the third on 45.45.