55 Years On, Ping-Pong Diplomacy Continues to Bridge China and U.S.

China and the U.S. marked 55 years of “ping-pong diplomacy” with a youth sports exchange in Beijing. Over 150 young American athletes joined competitions and cultural activities. The 1971 encounter helped thaw bilateral relations. Veterans recalled how the exchange built mutual understanding, stressing that people-to-people ties remain vital for bridging differences. (Photo/ VCG)

By Li Yue, Wu Hang(intern)/ China Youth Daily