China reclaims pandas from US zoos – is the panda politics era over?

Most of the contracts loaning giant pandas to US zoos are expiring without extensions – some say this could be a reflection of rising tensions between the US and China, though others suggest it may be coincidence

As Pandas Leave National Zoo, Is Panda Diplomacy Over? - The New York Times

Why US-born panda Bao Bao is leaving for China: panda diplomacy, explained - Vox

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National Zoo's giant pandas to return to China in December, leaving only a handful in America

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Zoos With Pandas in the U.S. - All-American Adventure Guide

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Pandas could be gone from America's zoos by the end of next year

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