The arrival of Bao Li and Qing Bao signals the rejuvenation of the National Zoo’s panda program, a response to the prior diplomatic tensions affecting panda diplomacy.
The new pandas are part of a ten-year agreement, reviving hopes among American panda-lovers after previous concerns about dwindling panda presence due to diplomatic strains.
China's wildlife conservation statement emphasized that this partnership aims to protect global biodiversity and strengthen ties between the U.S. and China.
In anticipation of their arrival, the National Zoo plans an extended quarantine to ensure the pandas acclimate before meeting the public.
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