China is doubling down on its iconic 'panda diplomacy' with Japan! 🇨🇳🤝🇯🇵 Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun announced on June 27 that Beijing is ready to deepen cooperation with global partners, including Japan, to protect endangered species like the beloved giant panda. This comes as four pandas in Japan's Wakayama region prepare to fly back to China on June 28.
🐾 Panda Update: After this week's departure, only two pandas will remain in Japan—both at Tokyo's Ueno Zoo. But even those fluffy ambassadors are scheduled to return to the Chinese mainland early next year, marking a new chapter in cross-border conservation efforts.
🌿 Guo emphasized that China views wildlife protection as a 'shared global mission,' blending science and diplomacy. With fewer than 1,900 giant pandas left in the wild, collaborations like these are crucial. Could this partnership inspire more eco-friendly alliances? Stay tuned! 📲
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China ready to deepen panda conservation cooperation with Japan
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