Book Summary

Ping-Pong Diplomacy by Nicholas Griffin traces the historical and political context behind the pivotal ping-pong matches between the United States and China in the 1970s that helped thaw the ice of the Cold War. Griffin explores how the sport of table tennis became an unlikely catalyst for diplomatic relations between these two superpowers. The narrative delves into the lives of key figures, the clandestine efforts of Chinese and American leaders, and the extraordinary circumstances that brought competitors to the table, both literally and figuratively.