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.

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

Watch the interview here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ltv109I8JXQ

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