What to know about "panda diplomacy" as China sends 2 more furry friends to U.S.
Summary
China is sending two giant pandas to Zoo Atlanta in the U.S., increasing the total number of Chinese pandas in the country to six. This act is part of a practice called "panda diplomacy," where China lends pandas to other countries as a symbol of friendly relations.Key Facts
- China is sending two pandas to Zoo Atlanta in the United States.
- With this addition, there will be six Chinese pandas living in the U.S.
- The practice of sending pandas abroad is called "panda diplomacy."
- Panda diplomacy is used by China to build and maintain friendly relationships with other countries.
- This event was reported and explained by Neil Thomas, a senior expert at the Asia Society's Center for China Analysis.
- The pandas are loaned, not given permanently, and are often part of agreements between China and other countries.
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