Friday's debut of new pandas at the National Zoo in D.C. is the latest chapter in a long tale of "panda diplomacy" between ...

As the National Zoo unveils its latest giant pandas to the public, adoring fans are embracing the newcomers from China.

That's because, over the last half a century, China has either gifted or loaned its beloved bears to zoos around the world, a practice that's become known as "panda diplomacy." In exchange ...

China’s successful rebranding of the giant panda has created an unexpected challenge for Beijing, as it aims to balance its ...

The fact that Panda Express rings a celebratory bell when you make a charitable donation sounds straightforward. Yet, there's ...

The spot aims to introduce U.S. audiences to the multigenerational family traditions surrounding the holiday – which falls on January 29 this year and marks the Year of the Snake – including feasts ...

Rubio has had a previously rocky relationship with China's foreign minister and the Chinese government, with the Beijing ...

Panda fan culture once flourished in China. But Beijing is tightening control of discussion of a national symbol. By Mara Hvistendahl Mara Hvistendahl has spent months reporting on China’s ...