December 22, Consul General Guo Shaochun attended a forum Celebrating the 54th anniversary of "Ping Pong Diplomacy" and 46th anniversary of the establishment of China-U.S. diplomatic relations.

Guo said that 54 years ago, "Ping Pong Diplomacy" opened a new chapter of China-U.S. friendship that has lasted for more than half a century, and has also become an iconic moment in China-U.S. relationship. As President Xi Jinping noted, the hope of the China-U.S. relationship lies in the people, its foundation is in our societies, its future depends on the youth, and its vitality comes from exchanges at subnational levels. The story of Ping Pong Diplomacy is a vivid example. Let’s work hand in hand to write more beautiful stories of friendship in the new era, and create a brighter future for both China and the U.S.

Liqin Wang, the chair of Chinese Table Tennis Association, sent a congratulatory letter for the event. Also attending were the chair of the International Table Tennis Federation, Sorling; the CEO of the U.S. Table Tennis Association, Virginia Sung; director of international relations for the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee, Cioroslan; the Sweeris couple, who were key figures in "Ping Pong Diplomacy"; director of the Youth Department of Chinese Table Tennis Assocation, Wang Chen; California State Treasurer Fiona Ma and over 600 guests from various sectors.