China needs pandas – level 2

30-01-2025 07:00

Giant pandas are very popular in zoos because they are fun to watch. People love to see them, and they help zoos make money.

Zoos need to pay China over 1 million dollars a year for each panda. Because pandas only live naturally in China, they are very special to the country. China uses pandas for ‘panda diplomacy’ to make friends with other countries.

Sometimes, China uses pandas to show its power. For example, in 2023, when China and the US had problems, China took its pandas back. Later, the pandas returned to Washington, DC, but experts say this doesn’t mean relations are better. China can decide to take them back if things change again.

Difficult words: naturally (in nature, not because of people), diplomacy (managing relationships between countries), relation (a connection between countries or people).

You can watch the original video in the Level 3 section.

What is the term used to describe China's use of pandas to establish relationships with other countries, and how has this been demonstrated in their relations with the US?

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