Name: The big thaw: From zero communication to 100 flights a week
Uploaded: 2026-04-18T19:22:50+08:00
Duration: 1 min 17 s
Description: In 1971, China and the US were worlds apart and crossing the border wasn't the only difficulty. Then came the ping-pong balls. See how the world's most important relationship was rebuilt from a single table to 100 flights a week.

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In 1971, China and the US were worlds apart and crossing the border wasn't the only difficulty. Then came the ping-pong balls. See how the world's most important relationship was rebuilt from a single table to 100 flights a week.

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