Ping-pong in China is not only considered a sport, but like the Great Wall of China and its special foods, it is part of the identity and heritage of the country. This game is played in parks, schools, and community centers across China and has become a symbol of national pride. (IRNA photos/Ali Sharifzadeh)
The popularity of the game in China was notable for giving rise to “Ping-Pong diplomacy,” which reduced tensions between China and the United States during the Cold War in the 1970s via ping-pong matches between athletes from the two countries.
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