China’s rare golden monkeys debut at European zoos, a possible successor to ‘panda diplomacy’

The original soft power couple from post-war China was a pair of giant pandas, Ping Ping and Qi Qi, sent to the Soviet Union ...

China’s rare monkeys debut in Europe in furry diplomatic gesture

As with “panda diplomacy,” some observers cheer new opportunities for scientific and conservation collaboration, while others ...

French zoo workers say their goodbyes as two pandas head to retirement in China

Giant pandas Huan Huan and Yuan Zi, star attractions at France's Beauval Zoo, will head to retirement in China next month, ...
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Smithsonian's 'Giant Panda Cam' remains active despite government shutdown

WASHINGTON - The Smithsonian’s National Zoo is still running its "Giant Panda Cam," a live broadcast featuring pandas Bao Li and Qing Bao, on its website, despite the federal government being shut ...
The Grand Junction Daily Sentinel

French zoo returns poorly panda and partner to China

Two pandas at a zoo in central France will return to China in November after the female was diagnosed with kidney failure, the park's director told AFP on Monday. Huan Huan and her partner Yuan Zi ...
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Giant Panda likely to close after owner sentenced for harboring undocumented workers

FARGO — A popular Chinese restaurant that has been in business in Fargo for over 30 years may be on the verge of closing after its owner pleaded guilty and was sentenced on Monday, Sept. 15, for ...
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VIDEO: Giant panda at the National Zoo gets a cake for her 4th birthday

The Smithsonian National Zoo in Washington invited the public to celebrate giant panda Qing Bao's fourth birthday on Friday. It's her first birthday at the park."It's been really fun to see her ...