By Alimat Aliyeva
At the end of January, two twin pandas are scheduled to be
returned to China from Tokyo Zoo, Japan, Azernews
reports. This will mark the first time in 53 years that there will
be no pandas in Japanese zoos.
The agency notes that the first pandas were sent to Japan from
China in 1972 as a symbol of the normalization of diplomatic
relations between the two countries. However, amid rising tensions
between Beijing and Tokyo, the prospects for new pandas appearing
in Japanese zoos remain uncertain.
It is important to remember that all giant pandas are considered
the property of China: even those born abroad are only loaned to
foreign zoos under strict lease agreements. This policy is part of
the so-called “panda diplomacy,” a unique tool Beijing has used for
decades to strengthen its international influence. Some experts
suggest that these adorable ambassadors are not only symbols of
friendship but also subtle instruments of geopolitical
strategy.
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AloJapan.com