‘Ping-Pong Diplomacy’ journey in China

The youngest member of the history-making U.S. national table tennis that made a groundbreaking trip to Beijing 55 years ago has reflected on the significance of this famous visit which helped open up a new chapter in China-U.S. relations, saying the spirit of ‘Ping-Pong Diplomacy’ still offers valuable lessons.

Nowadays, Judy Hoarfrost is still sharing her skills to table tennis players of all ages at the Paddle Palace, a special sports center she set up just outside the U.S. city of Portland in the state of Oregon. But her role in the extraordinary tale of “Ping-Pong Diplomacy” still resonates strongly well over half a century later.