2015 Cup of China
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| 2015 Cup of China | |
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| Type: | Grand Prix |
| Date: | November 6 – 8 |
| Season: | 2015–16 |
| Location: | Beijing |
| Host: | Chinese Skating Association |
| Venue: | Capital Indoor Stadium |
| Champions | |
Men's singles:  Javier Fernández | |
Ladies' singles:  Mao Asada | |
Pairs:  Yuko Kavaguti / Alexander Smirnov | |
Ice dance:  Anna Cappellini / Luca Lanotte | |
| Previous: 2014 Cup of China | |
| Next: 2016 Cup of China | |
| Previous Grand Prix: 2015 Skate Canada International | |
| Next Grand Prix: 2015 Trophée Éric Bompard | |
The 2015 Cup of China was the third event of six in the 2015–16 ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating, a senior-level international invitational competition series. It was held at the Capital Indoor Stadium in Beijing on November 6–8. Medals were awarded in the disciplines of men's singles, ladies' singles, pair skating, and ice dancing. Skaters earned points toward qualifying for the 2015–16 Grand Prix Final.
Changes to preliminary roster
- On August 17, 2015, Daniel Samohin and Lina Fedorova / Maxim Miroshkin were removed from the roster. No reasons were given. However, Samohin is not eligible to compete on the Senior Grand Prix circuit due to competing on the Junior Grand Prix this season. On August 21, Elladj Baldé and Vanessa Grenier / Maxime Deschamps were announced as their replacements.[5][6][7][8]
- On September 14, Zhao Ziquan, Zheng Lu, and Cong Yue / Sun Zhuoming were added as host picks.[9][10]
- On October 6, Madeline Aaron / Max Settlage were removed from the roster. No reason has been given.[11] Their replacement was announced as Mari Vartmann / Ruben Blommaert.[12]
- On October 15, Takahiko Kozuka was removed from the roster due to an injury.[13][14] On October 16, his replacement was announced as Ivan Righini.[15]
- On November 5, China's Cong / Sun withdrew from the ice dancing event due to a medical reason.[16]