UVA China Office Director Justin O’Jack recently took part in a table tennis match commemorating one that helped open diplomatic channels between China and the U.S. 50 years ago.
At the ping-pong table, US player Margaux Reppert asked her Chinese partner Liu Wanying about receiving skills before their doubles match began. Liu answered Reppert s questions in detail and gave her encouragement. The two young players had relaxed and friendly smiles on their faces.
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A concert in commemoration of the 50th anniversary of the Shanghai Communiqué was held on Monday night, with many classic Chinese and US folk songs in the repertoire, reminding people of the spirit of the Communiqué which started half a century of friendship between China and the US.