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Panda Nation

Book • 2018
In *Panda Nation*, E. Elena Songster examines the transformation of the giant panda into a national treasure, linking its emergence to China's development of nature protection and its ascent as a global nation.

The book challenges the notion that the panda has historical significance in ancient Chinese culture, instead highlighting its recent and sudden rise to iconic status.

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Mary Harris
as the author of the book, discussing panda diplomacy.
From “What Next”: Wait, China’s Taking Our Pandas Back?
Mentioned by E. Elena Songster as her own book, explaining China's panda diplomacy.
China’s soft (and fluffy) power

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