Four people from the United States recently traveled to Tengchong in Yunnan province for an ultra-marathon event, where they rediscovered the deep-rooted friendship between the two countries dating back over 80 years.

Speaking of the American Volunteer Group, David Green noted that it wasn't too long ago that the two nations stood and fought side by side.

Commonly known as the Flying Tigers, the volunteer group was formed in 1941 and embarked on supply missions over the "Hump" route from India to Kunming, Yunnan, and Chongqing during the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression (1931-45), providing crucial support to both Chinese and American ground forces.

Bob Becker, descendant of the Flying Tigers, highlighted that both his father and uncle had fought in the China-Burma-India Theater during the war. He visited a local museum dedicated to the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression to reflect on the footsteps of the previous generation.

When he first visited Tengchong 10 years ago, he genuinely understood the deep connection that the local people still feel with people from the US, stemming from the belief that the US played a key role in liberating Yunnan back then.

Sonia Ahuja, a finance executive, echoed similar sentiments, stating that the locals have been incredibly nice and friendly, and treated her very well.

Greg Pressler expressed his excitement in engaging more closely with the locals by chatting and dining with them.

"I wish more Americans could come here to visit the museum and realize the historic connection between the people of the US and China," said Becker.

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