China’s successful rebranding of the giant panda has created an unexpected challenge for Beijing, as it aims to balance its ...

Friday's debut of new pandas at the National Zoo in D.C. is the latest chapter in a long tale of "panda diplomacy" between ...

Qing Bao, the female panda, is more reserved and independent than her counterpart, according to Lally. Her name loosely translates to “precious treasure” from the lush mountains of China.

Soft power is something China has struggled with in recent ... government once their chartered plane was in the air. Once held at panda bases, the invitation-only official send-off ceremonies ...

That's because, over the last half a century, China has either gifted or loaned its beloved bears to zoos around the world, a practice that's become known as "panda diplomacy." In exchange ...