Japan Bids Emotional Farewell to Twin Pandas Amid Strained China Ties
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News18•26-01-2026, 20:11
Japan Bids Emotional Farewell to Twin Pandas Amid Strained China Ties
- •Thousands gathered at Ueno Zoo in Tokyo to bid goodbye to twin pandas Xiao Xiao and Lei Lei.
- •The pandas' departure marks the first time Japan will be without any pandas in 50 years.
- •Visitors queued for hours, with many showing strong emotions and tears during the final viewing slots.
- •Xiao Xiao and Lei Lei are scheduled to return to China on Tuesday, under Beijing's 'panda diplomacy' policy.
- •The farewell is seen as symbolic of the souring diplomatic relations between Japan and China.
Why It Matters: Japan bids an emotional farewell to its last twin pandas, symbolizing strained ties with China.
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