5 fishermen, a diplomat and 2 hens: Over 60 years ago, they crossed the Pacific in a Chinese junk boat
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(CNN) — On April 4, 1955, a massive crowd flocked to Taiwan’s Keelung Harbor. Firecrackers were lit. Champagne corks popped. Speeches were made....