On April 9-10, in Shanghai, China, members of the U.S. Gymnastics Team competed in a dual meet with China, with the U.S. women claiming a winner’s trophy and the U.S. men gaining valuable experience as both prepare for the upcoming World Championships being held in Tianjin. The women’s victory, with the U.S. scoring 113.462 to China’s 113.274, was significant against one of the strongest Chinese squads. The U.S. men, who lost to China by a score of 172.125 to 168.000, turned in some strong performances against the reigning world champions.