Panda Diplomacy Deployed as China Reaches Out to Germany

The transcript discusses the concept of panda diplomacy, where China gifts pandas to other countries as a diplomatic gesture. This practice dates back to the era of Richard Nixon and Henry Kissinger, symbolizing the opening of China to the world. Recently, two pandas arrived at the Berlin Zoo, marking the first such event in years. The pandas were officially unveiled by Chinese President Xi Jinping and German Chancellor Angela Merkel. The Berlin Zoo also introduced a new Panda House with Chinese architectural elements, sparking excitement and 'panda fever' in Berlin.

What is the main idea behind panda diplomacy?

• To strengthen diplomatic relations

• To support wildlife conservation

• To increase zoo attendance

• To promote tourism

Which historical figures are mentioned in relation to panda diplomacy?

• John F. Kennedy and Nikita Khrushchev

• Winston Churchill and Franklin D. Roosevelt

• Richard Nixon and Henry Kissinger

• Mao Zedong and Zhou Enlai

What significant event took place at the Berlin Zoo?

• The opening of a new aquarium

• The introduction of a new bird species

• The renovation of the elephant enclosure

• The arrival of the first pandas in years

Who participated in the official unveiling of the pandas?

• Vladimir Putin and Emmanuel Macron

• Xi Jinping and Angela Merkel

• Shinzo Abe and Theresa May

• Barack Obama and Angela Merkel

What architectural style is featured in the new Panda House?

• Japanese Zen garden

• Chinese pagoda

• Victorian Gothic

• Modern minimalist