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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Via AP news wire

LeBron James uses basketball diplomacy to bridge US-China tensions

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At a time of tensions and tariffs, LeBron James is harnessing basketball diplomacy as a way of finding some common ground for people in the U.S. and China.

The NBA legend wrote a rare op-ed in Chinese state media, following his first visit to China since 2019, saying: “Basketball is not only a sport, but also a bridge that connects us."

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