On April 26 in Hefei, capital of east China's Anhui Province, table tennis enthusiasts from more than 30 countries and regions, including China, Russia and Pakistan, gathered on the court.

55 years ago, "Ping-Pong Diplomacy" helped sow the seeds of friendship between China and the United States. Today, that warmth lives on, as a tiny table tennis ball continues to connect sports lovers around the world through shared joy.

Sport is a universal language, bridging differences and helping forge genuine friendships across borders.

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