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2026.04.11 17:33 GMT+8

From ping-pong to people, young Americans discover 'cool China'

Updated 2026.04.11 17:33 GMT+8
CGTN

The 55th anniversary commemoration of China–US Ping-Pong Diplomacy has been held at Beijing's Capital Indoor Stadium, bringing young participants from the United States to China for a vibrant cultural exchange. During the event, American youth shared their impressions of a "cool China," offering fresh, personal perspectives shaped by firsthand experiences.

They also delivered heartfelt messages to those who have not yet visited China, encouraging more people-to-people connections. The spirit of "Ping-Pong Diplomacy" dates back to April 1971, when a US table tennis delegation made a historic trip to China – the first group of Americans to do so in decades – opening a new chapter in bilateral relations through sport and friendship.

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