Amid U.S.-China Rivalry, Beijing Agrees to Send Two Furry Diplomats to San Francisco
by Time
Time— It will be San Francisco’s first time hosting the beloved black-and-white bears long-term.
CBS News—San Diego Zoo will receive two new giant pandas from China after nearly all pandas in U.S. were returned. After nearly all of the giant pandas on loan at U.S. zoos were returned to China, the San Diego Zoo has announced they will get two new pandas from the country. They are expected to arrive this summer.The San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance announced Sunday that its care team leaders visited China and met two giant pandas – Yun Chuan and Xin Bao, who will be cared for at the California zoo.Yun Chuan is almost 5 years old and is the grandson of Bai Yun, who lived at the San Diego Zoo for 23 years,...
Drudge Report—U.S. Rep. Adam Schiff's luggage stolen in San Francisco. Thieves broke into the car of U.S. Senate candidate Adam Schiff, who was in San Francisco for an event – forcing a change of plans, specifically his attire, for one of his events.Schiff's car was in a downtown parking garage on Thursday when his luggage was stolen. In a photo provided by Schiff's PR agent, Schiff spoke at a campaign event in Burlingame at Ristorante Rocca dressed more casually than his guests, who were in suits and ties.His other clothes were in that stolen luggage. Schiff is a...
Forbes—Two Giant Pandas Are Coming To San Diego Zoo From China As Diplomatic Gesture Resumes. Authorities in China are preparing to send a pair of giant pandas to the San Diego Zoo, resuming a symbolic diplomatic gesture called "panda...