Two giant pandas from China have landed in Washington, marking the first time the US capital has welcomed a new set of furry diplomats from Beijing in 24 years.
ByThe giant pandas , called Lun Lun, Yang Yang, Ya Lun, and Xi Lun, arrived back in Chengdu on Sunday., marking the first time the U.S. capital has welcomed a new set of furry diplomats from Beijing in 24 years.
China's renewed panda diplomacy with the US is a rare bright spot in the fraught relations between the world's two superpower rivals - which have been marred by tensions over trade, technology, geopolitics and more. Fans are already obsessed with Bao Li's family history, she said. "But when people see his personality, they're gonna go crazy. He's energetic, he's all about people, he's just a lot of fun."
"She's very reserved," Lally said. "She doesn't always come when called because she would rather do her own thing. So, she's a bit more independent than Bao Li." Competition among US zoos to bring in pandas - and the swooning crowds that follow them - is fierce. The San Diego Zoo received its own pair of Chinese pandas, Yun Chuan and Xin Bao, in June. On the same day Washington received its new pair, San Diego officials announced the launch of itsThe National Zoo's gain was Atlanta's loss, as Zoo Atlanta had to say goodbye to their four giant pandas earlier this month.
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