But the giant panda hasn’t always been an emblem of the Chinese nation. Throughout much of history, these elusive bears left little impression on Chinese literature and art, let alone holding ...

China's panda diplomacy with the US began more than 50 years ago, in 1972, when two giant pandas were gifted to the National Zoo, following US President Richard Nixon's landmark visit to China.

But the giant panda hasn’t always been an emblem of the Chinese nation. Throughout much of history, these elusive bears left little impression on Chinese literature and art, let alone holding any ...

They replaced Mei Xiang, Tian Tian, and their cub, Xiao Qi Ji, who returned to China when their lease expired in November 2023. The interval between visiting pandas marked the first time that the ...

Giant pandas could make a return to the Smithsonian's National Zoo. Zoo Director Brandie Smith confirmed to News4 on Thursday ...

Two pandas from China made their public debut at the National Zoo in Washington D.C. on Friday. "The wait is OVER: the giant pandas have officially made their public debut at the Smithsonian’s ...

Remember Chinese zoos faced criticism for staging dogs as pandas using paint? Recent news suggests they painted a donkey to look like a zebra. People who visited the zoo to wave hands at zebras ...