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Japan-Born Pandas Xiao Xiao, Lei Lei Arrive Home In China's Sichuan
- Wednesday January 28, 2026
- World News | Reuters
China's giant pandas Xiao Xiao and Lei Lei arrived safely in Sichuan on Wednesday, China's panda research base said in a social media post, following an emotional goodbye from fans in Tokyo where the pair were born and raised.
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The Last Two Pandas In Japan Are Leaving For China As Ties Are Strained
- Sunday January 25, 2026
- World News | Associated Press
Japanese panda fans are gathering for the final public viewing at Tokyo's Ueno zoo before twins Xiao Xiao and Lei Lei return to China.
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For First Time In 50 Years, Japan Will Be Panda-Less As Twins Leave Tokyo
- Monday December 15, 2025
- World News | Associated Press
Popular twin pandas at a Tokyo zoo are set to return to their homeland in China in late January, officials said Monday, leaving Japan without a panda for the first time in about half a century.
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France To Return 2 Pandas To China After 1 Suffers Kidney Failure
- Tuesday November 25, 2025
- World News | AFP
Two pandas at a zoo in central France are to return to China on Tuesday after the female was diagnosed with kidney failure, drawing hundreds of visitors for a final goodbye.
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Giant Pandas Flown To US From China Aboard 'Panda Express'
- Wednesday October 16, 2024
- World News | Agence France-Presse
Two giant pandas arrived at the Washington zoo on Tuesday in the latest chapter in China's campaign of international "panda diplomacy."
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www.ndtv.com
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Finland Zoo To Return 2 Giant Pandas To China Because They Are Too Expensive To Keep
- Thursday September 26, 2024
- World News | Edited by Ritu Singh
Since 1949, China has strategically loaned giant pandas to foreign zoos to foster trade ties, strengthen diplomatic relations, and enhance its global image.
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www.ndtv.com
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Explained: What Is China's Panda Diplomacy, How It Works
- Wednesday June 19, 2024
- World News | Reuters
During a visit to Australia this week, Chinese Premier Li Qiang made a classic goodwill gesture that boded well for relations between the two countries: he offered to send pandas.
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www.ndtv.com
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Foreign-Born Giant Pandas Adapt To New Life In China
- Sunday June 16, 2024
- World News | Asian News International
After years of charming millions of people around the world with their furry bodies and clumsy antics, foreign-born giant pandas are adapting to new lives in China.
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www.ndtv.com
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Panda Diplomacy Is Back: Beijing Sending 2 Bears To Washington's Zoo
- Wednesday May 29, 2024
- World News | Agence France-Presse
Beijing will return giant pandas to Washington's National Zoo by the end of the year, US First Lady Jill Biden and officials said Wednesday in a surprise announcement signaling a new era of panda diplomacy between the two superpowers.
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www.ndtv.com
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Thailand Mourns Death Of 21-Year-Old Panda On Loan From China
- Wednesday April 19, 2023
- World News | Agence France-Presse
A giant panda on loan from China to Thailand who captivated animal lovers through a 24-hour live broadcast of her antics died on Wednesday aged 21, said the zoo where she was housed.
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www.ndtv.com
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Japan-Born Pandas Xiao Xiao, Lei Lei Arrive Home In China's Sichuan
- Wednesday January 28, 2026
- World News | Reuters
China's giant pandas Xiao Xiao and Lei Lei arrived safely in Sichuan on Wednesday, China's panda research base said in a social media post, following an emotional goodbye from fans in Tokyo where the pair were born and raised.
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www.ndtv.com
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The Last Two Pandas In Japan Are Leaving For China As Ties Are Strained
- Sunday January 25, 2026
- World News | Associated Press
Japanese panda fans are gathering for the final public viewing at Tokyo's Ueno zoo before twins Xiao Xiao and Lei Lei return to China.
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www.ndtv.com
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For First Time In 50 Years, Japan Will Be Panda-Less As Twins Leave Tokyo
- Monday December 15, 2025
- World News | Associated Press
Popular twin pandas at a Tokyo zoo are set to return to their homeland in China in late January, officials said Monday, leaving Japan without a panda for the first time in about half a century.
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www.ndtv.com
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France To Return 2 Pandas To China After 1 Suffers Kidney Failure
- Tuesday November 25, 2025
- World News | AFP
Two pandas at a zoo in central France are to return to China on Tuesday after the female was diagnosed with kidney failure, drawing hundreds of visitors for a final goodbye.
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www.ndtv.com
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Giant Pandas Flown To US From China Aboard 'Panda Express'
- Wednesday October 16, 2024
- World News | Agence France-Presse
Two giant pandas arrived at the Washington zoo on Tuesday in the latest chapter in China's campaign of international "panda diplomacy."
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www.ndtv.com
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Finland Zoo To Return 2 Giant Pandas To China Because They Are Too Expensive To Keep
- Thursday September 26, 2024
- World News | Edited by Ritu Singh
Since 1949, China has strategically loaned giant pandas to foreign zoos to foster trade ties, strengthen diplomatic relations, and enhance its global image.
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www.ndtv.com
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Explained: What Is China's Panda Diplomacy, How It Works
- Wednesday June 19, 2024
- World News | Reuters
During a visit to Australia this week, Chinese Premier Li Qiang made a classic goodwill gesture that boded well for relations between the two countries: he offered to send pandas.
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www.ndtv.com
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Foreign-Born Giant Pandas Adapt To New Life In China
- Sunday June 16, 2024
- World News | Asian News International
After years of charming millions of people around the world with their furry bodies and clumsy antics, foreign-born giant pandas are adapting to new lives in China.
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www.ndtv.com
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Panda Diplomacy Is Back: Beijing Sending 2 Bears To Washington's Zoo
- Wednesday May 29, 2024
- World News | Agence France-Presse
Beijing will return giant pandas to Washington's National Zoo by the end of the year, US First Lady Jill Biden and officials said Wednesday in a surprise announcement signaling a new era of panda diplomacy between the two superpowers.
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www.ndtv.com
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Thailand Mourns Death Of 21-Year-Old Panda On Loan From China
- Wednesday April 19, 2023
- World News | Agence France-Presse
A giant panda on loan from China to Thailand who captivated animal lovers through a 24-hour live broadcast of her antics died on Wednesday aged 21, said the zoo where she was housed.
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www.ndtv.com