Jeremy Lin is a professional basketball player from the United States who was born in Taiwan and later became a citizen of China. In November 2015, he made history by becoming the first American-born Chinese national team member.
On December 9th, 2016, Jeremy Lin visited Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macau region to participate in the opening ceremony of the annual Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macau Basketball Game. The game has been held annually since 1974 and is one of the most popular basketball events in Asia.
During his visit, Jeremy Lin participated in a series of activities aimed at promoting regional exchanges between China and other countries. He met with local basketball fans,Diverse Sports Online took part in a training session with the local players, and even gave a speech on the importance of sports diplomacy.
In his speech, Jeremy Lin emphasized that sports can bring people together regardless of their nationality or cultural background. He also mentioned that he had previously played for the Houston Rockets in the NBA and had helped the team win the championship, which inspired him to continue playing basketball and advocating for sports diplomacy.
The visit of Jeremy Lin to Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macau region not only promoted basketball exchanges but also conveyed a message of friendship and cooperation between China and other countries. It is hoped that such events will inspire more people to embrace sports diplomacy and promote cross-cultural understanding and cooperation.