Panda: San Diego debuts first giant pandas from China in decades

Xin Bao and Yun Chuan are the first giant pandas in 21 years to enter the US from China.

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To celebrate the public debut of Yum Chuan and Xin Chao, Gov. Gavin Newsom has declared August 8 to be California Panda Day.

"Panda diplomacy" is the movement of the animals from China to other countries, with the goal of fostering understanding and cooperation between nations and strengthening conservation efforts.

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