From Ping Pong to Tensions

This chapter explores the decline of U.S.-China relations under the Biden administration, contrasting it with earlier hopes for improved diplomacy. It recounts the historical significance of ping-pong diplomacy in the 1970s and how a pivotal moment of cultural exchange fostered initial cooperation. The narrative examines the challenges posed by ideological adversarial stances and military concerns, particularly regarding Taiwan, signaling a troubling shift in global diplomatic dynamics.