An event was held in Beijing to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the so-called "ping-pong diplomacy" that led to the normalization of diplomatic relations between China and the United States. It seems that there is also an aim to explore.
"Ping-pong diplomacy" was a table tennis tournament held in Japan in 1971, when Chinese and American players deepened exchanges, which led to the improvement of relations between the United States and China, which led to the normalization of diplomatic relations thereafter. And is known as diplomacy through sports.
Since it has been 50 years since this "ping-pong diplomacy", a commemorative event was held in Beijing on the 24th, sponsored by the Chinese government and others.
Among them, Vice President Wang Qishan sent a video message, pointing out that "ping-pong diplomacy" would be helpful for the current US-China relations, and said, "Conflict is disadvantageous to both countries and cooperation is the only correct choice. I called.
In the same 1971, former Secretary of State Henry A Kissinger, who visited China in secret and paved the way for normalizing diplomatic relations, also sent a video message, saying, "The accumulation of small steps can produce great results." I look forward to creating an order of world peace and prosperity. "
As the conflict with the United States deepens, China seems to want to find clues to improve relations through these events.