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Pandas and politics ? from World War II to the Cold War, zoos have always been ideological

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  (The Conversation is an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts.) But so far, zoos are not among the many issues the Trump administration has focused on. That might no longer be the case. Trump issued an ...

The article from the Stamford Advocate discusses the historical and political significance of pandas, focusing on their role in international relations from World War II to the present day. It highlights how pandas were first used as diplomatic gifts by China during World War II, with the story of pandas given to the U.S. in 1941 as a gesture of goodwill. The narrative then shifts to the Cold War era, where pandas continued to be used as symbols of friendship and cooperation, notably with the loan of pandas to various zoos around the world. The article also touches on modern instances, such as the pandas sent to the U.S. in 1972 following President Nixon's visit to China, and more recent panda diplomacy efforts. It concludes by noting the ongoing use of pandas in diplomacy, reflecting on their enduring role in fostering international relations and cultural exchange.

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