Panda diplomacy can help strengthen China’s international relationships, but it also exposes Beijing to public backlash.
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During a recent visit to China, French President Emmanuel Macron was given the diplomatic works.
No other animal can make the giant panda’s adorable symbolism – but in China, its diplomatic power has at times been met with nationalist outrage.
China needs the west, especially as its key ally, Russia, is weakened by the war.
China has used the animals to foster diplomatic goodwill for decades. However, with big differences between China and Australia, pandas perhaps can only do so much.
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