The golden age of sports diplomacy between China and Asian countries -- the 1970s
Chenyu Zhao (a*), Ruizhe Hu (a)

a) School of Physical Education, Zhengzhou University
100 Science Avenue, Zhengzhou, China
*2226506469[at]qq.com

Abstract

After the Second World War, Asian countries entered a new stage of national independence and political democracy. Sports, as a diplomatic way, has promoted the continuous strengthening of friendship among Asian countries. As a member of the big Asian family, China carried out in-depth and close sports exchanges with Asian countries in the 1970s,and the friendship with Asian countries continued to heat up.
This period can be described as a golden period for China^s exchanges with Asian countries.This period can be divided into:(1) Early 1970s: Began sports contacts with individual Asian countries- (2) Mid-1970s: Participated in the 7th Asian Games to strengthen communication with Asian countries- (3) Late 1970s: In-depth cooperation with Asian countries to organize sports events and participate in the future development of Asian sports.
China^s sports diplomacy with Asia is conducive to strengthening the peace and stability of Asian countries, laying the foundation for sports exchanges between Asian countries now and in the future, and further promoting the sustainable development of sports in Asia.

Keywords: Sport Diplomacy- Asian Sports- China- 1970s

Topic: Sport, international relations, and diplomacy