China's Tribute to Flying Tigers Strengthens International Relations

China honored two American veterans of World War II, Mel McMullen and Harry Moyer, who were part of the Flying Tigers, a U.S. military command that aided China in battling Japan. The visit is seen as a gesture to improve strained ties between the two countries, with a possible meeting between Presidents Joe Biden and Xi Jinping on the horizon. McMullen praised the Chinese people for their bravery in saving downed American pilots during the war, emphasizing the shared desire for peace and family. The visit is part of a series of exchanges aimed at restoring contacts and promoting people-to-people exchanges between the U.S. and China.