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What is panda diplomacy? How China uses giant pandas to build global ties
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Two giant pandas, on loan from the Chinese government as part of Beijing's long-standing "panda diplomacy," landed in Atlanta early Sunday morning.
Two giant pandas landed in Atlanta on Sunday after Xi Jinping announced their arrival during his meeting with Donald Trump at the White House. Their return to Zoo Atlanta after nearly two years revives Beijing’s tradition of panda diplomacy, giving a feel-good dimension to a summit that advanced limited trade and AI…