Players compete in a flag football match between Chinese and US youths in Beijing on April 9, 2026. More than 150 youth athletes and representatives from across the US will attend a commemorative conference to be held in Beijing on April 10, and witness the official launch of the 2026 China-US Youth Sports Exchange Series, as this year marks the 55th anniversary of China-US "Ping-Pong Diplomacy." Photo: VCG