Panda Power: The Rise of Furry Diplomats
Netizens call him “nai pa” on Chinese social media, or “‘nanny daddy”. Akmal Hadi Samsuddin is a Zoo Negara panda keeper who’s praised for his dedicated care of Feng Yi and Fu Wa, the two giant pandas on loan to Malaysia from China since 2014.
Panda Power: The Rise of Furry Diplomats - Why Malaysia’s panda keeper is famous in China
Netizens call him “nai pa” on Chinese social media, or “‘nanny daddy”. Akmal Hadi Samsuddin is a Zoo Negara panda keeper who’s praised for his dedicated care of Feng Yi and Fu Wa, the two giant pandas on loan to Malaysia from China since 2014.
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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