PANDA WATCH: More Pandas might be coming to the US after multiple zoos had to send theirs away, China's top leader teases

Thu, 11/16/2023 - 13:51

A panda sits at the Smithsonian National Zoo and the special plane used to transport them — The Smithsonian National Zoo recently sent its three pandas, including Tian Tian, back on a special flight.
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General Secretary Xi Jinping opened the door to returning giant pandas to US zoos.
Xi's comments come as all giant pandas at US zoos will soon be sent to China.
Xi and President Joe Biden met for a face-to-face meeting on Wednesday.

General Secretary of the Chinese Communist Party Xi Jinping floated the possibility of sending additional pandas to US zoos, a signal that Beijing still clearly sees some diplomatic currency in the furry creatures.