People-to-people exchanges enduring bridge: China Daily editorialchinadaily.com.cn | Updated: 2026-08-25 20:12

　　

　　

　　

　　Ronald Sakolsky (R) sniffs a sapling after planting it with Yin Yuzhen in the Maowusu Sandy Land in North China's Inner Mongolia autonomous region, Aug 24, 2026. [Photo/Xinhua]

　　Ronald Sakolsky, a retired teacher from Pennsylvania, the United States, recently returned to China after more than 20 years, completing a personal journey that began with a simple act of kindness. In an era of strategic rivalry and political turbulence, his story serves as a poignant reminder of what truly sustains international relations.