Xi Jinping Pickleball Youth Exchange: Chinese President Xi Jinping has sent a reply to teachers and students from Montgomery County, Maryland, who visited China as part of a youth pickleball exchange program. The group took part in the visit under the “50,000 in Five Years” plan, which aims to bring 50,000 young Americans to China over five years.
President Xi congratulated the delegation for completing their trip and said he was glad pickleball had become a fresh way for young people from China and the United States to connect.
Strengthening Youth Bonds
President Xi said the future ties between China and the United States depend on today’s youth. He shared his hope that the students will grow into a “new generation of ambassadors for friendship between the two countries” and help deepen the understanding between the two peoples.
Earlier, the teachers and students wrote a letter to President Xi. In their message, they thanked him for launching the “50,000 in Five Years” initiative.
Learning and Friendship
During their visit to China in April, the American delegation took part in pickleball exchanges and met with Chinese students. They shared that they built strong friendships during their time together.
They also said they would like to invite Chinese youth to come to the United States for similar visits.
Building Long-Term Relationships
President Xi’s reply shows that sports like pickleball can help create trust and build cultural ties between young people in both nations. The exchange program is expected to lead to more trips and help both countries’ youth better understand one another.
News in Brief: Xi Jinping Pickleball Youth Exchange
Chinese President Xi Jinping replied to U.S. students from Montgomery County, Maryland, who joined a pickleball exchange in China. Xi praised their visit and hoped they will grow into friendship ambassadors. The trip was part of a plan to bring 50,000 young Americans to China in five years.
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