Diplomație pe patru labe: Xi Jinping a trimis doi urși panda în SUA, ca „emisari ai prieteniei”

Two pandas, Ping Ping and Fu Shuang, have been sent from Chengdu to Atlanta as part of a friendship agreement between China and the USA. This transfer highlights the long-standing practice of 'panda diplomacy' by China. The pandas will stay in the US for ten years, with extensive preparations made for their journey, including medical care and provisions. Upon arrival, they will undergo quarantine and health checks, with Chinese veterinarians assisting during this period. The collaboration between China and Zoo Atlanta has lasted over 20 years, focusing on panda conservation and research. Panda loans symbolize diplomatic relations, with past instances reflecting political contexts.