'Ping-Pong Diplomacy' between Japan, China

'Ping-Pong Diplomacy' between Japan, China

TOKYO, Japan - Wu Si Hai (back) and Katsumi Asaba play in a friendly match of table tennis in Tokyo on May 6, 2014, to promote civil exchanges between Japan and China in hopes of improving bilateral relations. Wu, a television producer and anchor in Shanghai, suggested to hold the event.

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