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China Loans Giant Pandas To San Diego Zoo After 20 Years

FILE PHOTO: Giant panda Mei Xiang sleeps at the National Zoo in Washington

China has announced that it will be lending two giant pandas to the San Diego Zoo, marking the first loan of its kind in 20 years. This news has been met with excitement and anticipation as the beloved pandas are set to make their return to the zoo.

Zoo officials have indicated that while there is no specific timeline for the pandas' arrival, they are optimistic that the animals will be making their way to San Diego in the near future. This decision comes after Chinese leader Xi Jinping recommended the exchange of 'envoys of friendship' between the two countries, highlighting the significance of this gesture in fostering positive relations.

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