The 45th Anniversary of China-US "Ping-Pong Diplomacy"
CGCC Chicago members were invited to the 45th Anniversary of China- US “Ping-Pong Diplomacy” Event. The Chinese table tennis delegation was comprised of Chinese table tennis world champions Ning Ding, Hao Wang, Sen Yan and other visiting players. The National Ping-Pong delegation met with Chicago representatives at the Killerspin House and showcased one game. Consul General Hong Lei, CGCC Chicago members and other representatives played one game with the champions. The featured star athletes include Ning Ding, the table tennis women’s singles champion at Rio Olympic Games; Hao Wang, the world champion and the former national team member; Hong Qiao , the women’s table tennis world champion and Chinese table tennis women’s team coach; Sen Yan, former Olympic champion; Geliang Liang and Huaiying Zheng who visited the US 45 years ago during the “Ping-Pong Diplomacy” visit with the Chinese table tennis team.