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In Pictures: Hong Kong’s ‘panda economy’ at work as authorities hope bears can boost spending
Hong Kong’s giant panda population grew by 200 per cent last year, and authorities hope that the bears’ presence can help ...
Giant pandas debut in DC: Here's the major backer of the National Zoo's panda program
D.C.’s newest pandas will be officially introduced to the public at the National Zoo on Friday. David Rubenstein has long ...
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The debut of new pandas in D.C. marks the latest chapter in China's 'panda diplomacy'
Friday's debut of new pandas at the National Zoo in D.C. is the latest chapter in a long tale of "panda diplomacy" between ...
Panda mania: How these bears drive zoo visits and wildlife conservation efforts
WASHINGTON – Pandas are, to many, a gateway animal. People are drawn in by the bears’ charm and sweetness and before they ...
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Why is China loaning pandas to the D.C. zoo? A brief history of panda diplomacy
Friday's debut of new pandas at the National Zoo in D.C. is the latest chapter in a long tale of "panda diplomacy" between ...
China is more in love with its pandas than ever. That’s complicated matters for Beijing
China’s successful rebranding of the giant panda has created an unexpected challenge for Beijing, as it aims to balance its use of the animals for soft power abroad against the demands of an adoring ...
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Panda mania: How these bears drive zoo visits and wildlife conservation efforts
Sales brought in at the zoo’s gift ... bears, other animals in the same habitats have seen rises in population. One analysis from 2018 suggested that the financial benefit of panda conservation ...
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China is more in love with its pandas than ever. That’s complicated matters for Beijing
The bear has become a national sensation for ... but everyone should be able feel the warmth and joy they bring. The giant panda is a gift to humanity, a gift to the world,” she said.