Harden s trip to China: A journey of basketball and culture that crosses borders

On August 8, Clippers star Harden shared a set of photos on social media, thanking Chinese fans with affectionate feelings. In the article, he sighed: "Chinese fans, the praise and love you give me every year is unparalleled. I am grateful for this friendship and cannot be expressed in words. This is the case this year, and every interaction is full of surprises. Now, this is no longer just a tour event for me, but also a warm family gathering. Thank you for your love and support."

Harden's trip to China this summer is undoubtedly a feast that intertwines basketball and culture. Wherever they went, there were crowds of people and the shopping mall was surrounded and the shouts of "MVP" from fans resounded throughout the audience. Harden took photos and signed autographs with fans, showing his full affinity. It is more worth mentioning that he deeply integrates into Chinese culture, dressed in Tang suits, showing his elegant temperament; he learns Wing Chun and feels the charm of traditional martial arts; he plays nunchao, and his movements are a little unfamiliar but full of sincerity; he participates in lion dances to add a festive atmosphere to the event; he also performs on the same stage with the rappers, colliding with different artistic sparks.

During this trip to China, Harden's many actions were impressive. He unveiled China's first huge Harden-themed stadium in the rain, showing respect and importance to fans. He actively embraced Hao, a survivor of the Michigan shooting, and presented his parents with pink combat boots to convey warmth and care. In addition, Harden also visited Qingyuan Shoe Factory to witness the birth of personal combat boots, allowing fans to see his attention to the production link behind the product. The American media was amazed at this and called it "phenomenon fanaticism" and bluntly stated that Harden's influence in China far exceeds that of the local people.

Reviewing Harden's performance last season, he played in 79 regular season games, averaged 22.8 points, 5.8 rebounds, 8.7 assists, 1.5 steals and 0.7 blocks per game. He has comprehensive data and is still an indispensable core force for the Clippers on the field.

Harden's trip to China was not only a simple business activity, but also a cultural exchange and emotional interaction across national borders. With his actions, he let Chinese fans feel the charm and sincerity of basketball superstars, and at the same time bring the unique charm of Chinese culture back to the United States. This love of two-way rushing not only deepens the emotional bond between fans and stars, but also injects new vitality into the spread of basketball culture. I believe that in the future, the friendship between Harden and Chinese fans will become deeper, and the cultural and emotional exchanges carried by basketball will continue to heat up, adding a strong mark to the Sino-US sports and cultural exchanges.

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