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Panda diplomacy: which countries host China's giant pandas
Original: Panda diplomacy: all the countries currently hosting China’s beloved ambassadors
China's practice of lending giant pandas abroad, long a tool of soft power, is in the spotlight with a rundown of the countries currently hosting the animals. Panda loans have historically signalled warmer ties with Beijing, and recent returns and new loans have renewed interest in where the 'ambassadors' live and what their presence says about China's diplomatic relationships.
Why now: Renewed attention to panda loans as a barometer of China's diplomatic relations has sparked interest in the current global list.
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- Panda diplomacy: all the countries currently hosting China’s beloved ambassadors · South China Morning Post
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