Ping-Pong Diplomacy: How a 1971 Table Tennis Match Thawed US-China Relations
On the 55th anniversary of the 1971 Ping-Pong Diplomacy, we revisit how a table tennis match bridged US-China relations, shaping modern diplomacy.
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