Panda Power: The Rise of Furry Diplomats
"Pandas have helped to mend US-China relations twice in the past. Is it about to happen again?
The United State’s last pandas are set to leave Zoo Atlanta by the end of 2024, when their loan from China expires. While some see the withdrawing of these diplomatic creatures as China’s way of retaliating amidst heightened tensions with the US, there might be hope. In November 2023, Chinese President Xi Jinping promised at a business dinner that San Diego Zoo would get pandas again."
Panda Power: The Rise of Furry Diplomats - US-China rivalry: Why America is losing pandas - but it won’t be forever
"Pandas have helped to mend US-China relations twice in the past. Is it about to happen again?
The United State’s last pandas are set to leave Zoo Atlanta by the end of 2024, when their loan from China expires. While some see the withdrawing of these diplomatic creatures as China’s way of retaliating amidst heightened tensions with the US, there might be hope. In November 2023, Chinese President Xi Jinping promised at a business dinner that San Diego Zoo would get pandas again."
Panda Power: The Rise of Furry Diplomats
The tradition of using animals as diplomatic gifts dates back thousands of years, but no animal has generated the sort of attention that pandas have. In the field of animal diplomacy, the Giant Panda reigns supreme.
Panda Power is a new two-part series by CNA that delves into the significant role pandas have played in fostering international relations between China and other nations.
The series explores the journey of pandas from obscure wild animals to iconic symbols of China today. It also highlights the efforts made by zoos worldwide to care, nurture, accommodate and showcase these beloved pandas.
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