Mayor London Breed's request for pandas from Chinese leader Xi Jinping highlights her attempt to rejuvenate San Francisco's zoo and boost tourism amid political challenges.
Following a dinner with Xi Jinping, Mayor London Breed found herself negotiating for pandas, transforming her into a diplomatic figure without prior experience in foreign affairs.
The presence of the pro-Beijing newspaper's editor on Mayor Breed's trip raises concerns about potential malign influence from the Chinese People's Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries.
While no wrongdoing was found, intelligence officials warn that China's strategy to cultivate relationships with local leaders indicates a shift in their influence approach towards the U.S.
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