China's Panda Diplomacy Wanes as Costs Rise, Political Leverage Fades

China's practice of lending pandas abroad is losing appeal as Beijing raises fees and attaches political conditions, prompting some partners to reconsider. The shift reflects broader geopolitical friction and may reduce China's soft-power influence, though the full extent of partner pullback remains uncertain.

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