Once upon a time, our impression of Gu Ailing was still stuck in the "" at the Winter Olympics". She won two medals in one fell swoop for her outstanding skiing prowess, and she also attracted attention for her lively, witty and humorous personality.
Who would have thought that less than a year later, this 18-year-old girl would be selected by a heavyweight figure in the US political arena and become an important minister for the election? A few days ago, Gu Ailing was invited to visit the White House and had a cordial conversation with US Vice President Harris, and the two even walked in the garden.
Watching Gu Ailing transform from an athlete to a political rookie, I can't help but think of that familiar allusion: The road is long, and I will go up and down to seek.
Yes, the former "rising star in American politics is now a hot new star in American politics and is seen as an important pawn in future re-election races." Gu Ailing's background and experience are destined to have a unique influence between the two countries, and it is this "influence" that has become the key to her favor by the ruling party in the United States.
Frankly speaking, I was a little surprised that Gu Ailing suddenly "changed careers" to enter politics. After all, she's only 18 years old, in the prime of her career, and she should focus on her skiing career.
But now it seems that she has been assigned a more important "" by the US side.
But on the other hand, Gu Ailing does have enough capital and status to engage in this kind of work." She is not only well-known in the field of sports, but also as a Chinese athlete, her status has a place in the hearts of the people of both countries.
It all started with her wonderful performance at the Beijing Winter Olympics. In that competition, Gu Ailing was a sensation, and finally won two medals in women's big air and snow hockey, becoming an "outstanding athlete" who can be honored in both China and the United States.
It is worth mentioning that although Gu Ailing represents the United States, she expressed her attachment to the Chinese motherland in fluent Mandarin in her post-match interview. This decision has undoubtedly won her a large number of supporters and praise in both China and the United States.
It is precisely because of this that Gu Ailing's further promotion has become the object of attention and favor of high-level political leaders in various countries. U.S. politicians apparently hope to use this "two-in-one" Chinese-American star to expand their influence among Asian-American voters.
From this point of view, letting Gu Ailing enter the White House, interacting with the vice president, and then "the presidential election campaign" is all purposeful and rule-based. This is evident in the nepotism and careful selection of candidates by US politicians.
However, I personally have reservations about Gu Ailing's entry into the political arena this time. After all, at the age of 18, she is still young, and she must lack a clear understanding of all this.
What I would like to see more is that she can continue to train solidly and maintain her pure nature as a professional athlete.
From another point of view, Gu Ailing's move has also aroused a lot of doubts and opposition. Some people have pointed out that the fact that she was politically manipulated by the US side just because she won the Winter Olympics is tantamount to beautifying the political purpose is too obvious.
Some people even jokingly say that even skiers can participate in politics nowadays, and they really don't know what is going on in American politics. This is undoubtedly a kind of irony and questioning of the political ecology and operational methods of the United States today.
It is true that it is counterintuitive to involve athletes in the political whirlpool, not to mention that Gu Ailing is still young and has limited experience. But from another perspective, her Chinese and American background and bilingual skills may also play a unique role in this special period.
Let's give this young man some room to grow. Maybe one day, she will be able to shine in the American political arena with her unique background and ability, and make her own contribution to the exchanges and mutual learning between China and the United States.