China’s successful rebranding of the giant panda has created an unexpected challenge for Beijing, as it aims to balance its ...

That's because, over the last half a century, China has either gifted or loaned its beloved bears to zoos around the world, a practice that's become known as "panda diplomacy." In exchange, zoos pay a ...

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 ...

That's because, over the last half a century, China has either gifted or loaned its beloved bears to zoos around the world, a practice that's become known as "panda diplomacy." In exchange ...