专题23 乒乓外交的遗产-2024届高考英语时文阅读外刊精选精练

高中英语时文阅读外刊精选精练 专题23 乒乓外交的遗产 【原文·外刊阅读】 Revisiting the legacy of Ping-Pong Diplomacy （文章来源：Global Times） The 45th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and the US was commemorated with a gesture that recalled an era of unexpected thawing in China-US relations: the exchange of table tennis teams between the University of Virginia and Peking University. This exchange, mirroring the historic "Ping-Pong Diplomacy" of the early 1970s, serves as a reminder of the unique role that sport, particularly table tennis, has played in bridging the divide between two of the world's major powers. The original "Ping-Pong Diplomacy" was an event that marked the end of a 22-year estrangement between China and the US. Historical analysis shows that its emergence and subsequent evolution were promoted by many individuals who demonstrated ability, courage and decisiveness during that era. The phrase "the small ball turns the big ball - the earth" encapsulates the monumental impact that this sporting engagement had on global geopolitics. The simple act of table tennis players crossing borders led to a cascade of diplomatic engagements that ultimately rebooted China-US relations, an impact whose ripples are still felt today. Reflecting on my own experiences as a freshman of English language study, the news of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and the US was a watershed moment. The arrival of American teachers on our campus was a tangible manifestation of this newfound openness. Since then, the depth and breadth of the people-to-people exchanges that have unfolded are a testament to the enduring legacy of those early interactions.  Now, the resumption of civil exchanges has seen Chinese scholars, businessmen and entrepreneurs gradually reengage with their American counterparts, and will foster a nuanced understanding of the bilateral relationship. Despite these positive strides, the contemporary landscape of China-US relations is marked