Ping-Pong Diplomacy

GPTKB entity

Statements (51)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:diplomatic_relations
gptkbp:diplomatic_relations the US government
gptkbp:featured_in Chinese table tennis players
gptkbp:highlights the power of sports in diplomacy
gptkbp:historical_event the 20th century
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Ping-Pong Diplomacy
gptkbp:included cultural exchanges
gptkbp:included_a_visit_from the Chinese team to the US
gptkbp:influenced sports diplomacy
gptkbp:initiated_by the US table tennis team
the invitation to the US team by China
gptkbp:inspired future diplomatic initiatives
gptkbp:involves table tennis
gptkbp:is_a_moment_of the Olympic movement
gptkbp:is_a_symbol_of the potential for reconciliation
gptkbp:is_celebrated_in gptkb:popular_culture
gptkbp:is_considered_as significant event in international relations
gptkbp:is_documented_in various media
gptkbp:is_facilitated_by gptkb:Henry_Kissinger
gptkb:Nixon_administration
gptkbp:key the history of sports and politics
gptkbp:led_to improved US-China relations
gptkbp:notable_event American sports history
the history of US-China relations
gptkbp:notable_examples cultural diplomacy
gptkbp:occurs_in United States and China
gptkbp:resulted_in Nixon's visit to China
gptkbp:strategic_goals the Chinese government
China to improve its global image
gptkbp:symbolizes the thawing of US-China relations
gptkbp:takes_place_in gptkb:1971
gptkbp:was_a_catalyst_for future trade agreements
gptkbp:was_a_demonstration_of soft power
the impact of sports on diplomacy.
the role of sports in international relations
gptkbp:was_a_diplomatic_breakthrough_for both nations
gptkbp:was_a_factor_in the end of isolationism for China
the eventual normalization of relations
gptkbp:was_a_precursor_to formal diplomatic relations
the 1972 SALT talks
gptkbp:was_a_response_to Cold War tensions
gptkbp:was_a_result_of backchannel communications
gptkbp:was_a_turning_point_for US foreign policy towards China
gptkbp:was_a_unique_example_of sports influencing politics
gptkbp:was_characterized_by surprise and spontaneity
unexpected goodwill
gptkbp:was_influenced_by the geopolitical context of the time
gptkbp:was_marked_by the exchange of players
gptkbp:was_part_of the opening of China to the West
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Zhou_Enlai
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4