Want a panda? Then, be nice to China | If You're Listening | ABC News In-depth

China’s pandas are not just pandas. They’re diplomats. In recent years China has been hostile toward the West, with the most literal symbol of their displeasure being the withdrawal of their pandas from zoos around the world. And yet, Chinese President Xi Jinping appears to be having a change of heart. This may indicate something very important - a return to a more peaceful relationship with the West.
But why? And why are pandas the key to understanding it?
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