The National Committee on U.S.-China Relations held our annual black-tie Gala Dinner on Tuesday, October 24, 2023, at The Ziegfeld Ballroom in New York.

NBA All Stars Yao Ming and Tracy McGrady dive into their friendship, highlighting the importance of sports diplomacy and people-to-people exchange in the U.S.-China relationship. The two former Houston Rockets honor each other’s careers, experiences in the United States and China, and the impact of U.S.-China relations on the game.

0:00 - How Basketball Helped Foster Yao & Tracy's Unique Friendship
6:30 - Yao's Memory of the 2008 Olympic Story
9:31 - Cultural Challenges Faced by Tracy and Yao
17:04 - Golden Advice for Aspiring Young Basketball Players
20:36 - How Sports Help Rebuild U.S.-China Relations?
23:52 - Providing People with the Right Platform

More about the 2023 Gala: https://www.ncuscr.org/event/2023-gal...

About NCUSCR:

The National Committee on United States-China Relations is the leading American, nonprofit, nonpartisan organization devoted to promoting constructive engagement between the United States and Greater China.

With over five decades of experience developing innovative programs at the forefront of U.S.-China relations, the National Committee focuses its exchange, educational and policy activities on politics and security, education, governance and civil society, economic cooperation, media and transnational issues, addressing these with respect to mainland China, Hong Kong, and Taiwan. Our distinguished board of directors and individual and corporate members from around the United States represent many viewpoints, but share the conviction that ongoing public outreach, face-to-face communication and forthright exchange of ideas are essential for healthy Sino-American relations. Learn more: https://www.ncuscr.org/about.
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