Los Angeles, 21 Dec (Xinhua) -- A forum and dinner to commemorate the 52 nd anniversary of Sino-US "ping-pong diplomacy" was held in Los Angeles, California, on 20 December, and hundreds of people from all walks of life in the two countries attended the event.
Guo Shaochun, Chinese Consul General in Los Angeles, said in his speech that "ping-pong diplomacy" has laid a solid foundation for communication and exchanges between the Chinese and American peoples, and has not only promoted the transformation of Sino-US relations, but also has a far-reaching impact on the world. Revisiting this period of history, we can deeply appreciate the power of friendship, understanding and cooperation conveyed by "ping-pong diplomacy". Today, 52 years later, the U.S.-China relationship has become a key factor in global stability and prosperity. The two sides should cherish the hard-won achievements of China-US relations and promote the development of bilateral relations on the basis of mutual respect, peaceful coexistence and win-win cooperation.
Guo Shaochun said that not long ago, President *** and Biden ** met in San Francisco and reached many important consensuses, and unanimously agreed to promote dialogue and cooperation between the two countries in various fields. As *** said, the hope of China-US relations lies in the people, the foundation lies in the people, the future lies in the youth, and the vitality lies in the localities. The two sides have a common responsibility to carry forward the spirit of "ping-pong diplomacy" and enhance the well-being of the two peoples through mutually beneficial cooperation.
U.S. Congressman Chao Meixin said that "ping-pong diplomacy" has promoted the development of US-China relations. The U.S.-China relationship is one of the most important bilateral relationships in the world, affecting not only the global economy, but also world peace.
Cai Chenghua, president of the Southern California Federation of Overseas Chinese, said that the "ping-pong diplomacy" between China and the United States is an example of non-governmental diplomacy promoting the improvement and development of state-to-state relations. It is hoped that the spirit of "table tennis diplomacy" will continue to be carried forward with the development of table tennis, and that the friendship between the Chinese and American peoples will be passed on from generation to generation.
Liu Wei, coach of the Peking University table tennis team and former world champion, said in an interview with Xinhua News Agency that his former coach in the national team was a first-hand witness of the "table tennis diplomacy" between China and the United States, and now he has taken over the baton and become the inheritor of "table tennis diplomacy". I brought the Peking University table tennis team to visit the United States this time, hoping to let them know more about the good story of "table tennis diplomacy" and its important contribution to promoting the friendship between the Chinese and American people and world peace. It is hoped that the younger generation of the two countries will inherit the spirit of "ping-pong diplomacy", strengthen communication and exchanges, and enhance China-US friendship. (ENDS).