Japan loses beloved pandas amid political tensions with China

Jan 20, 2026, 2:45 PM20

(Update: Jan 22, 2026, 6:22 PM)

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Japan loses beloved pandas amid political tensions with China

Tokyo's Ueno Zoo is about to lose its last remaining giant pandas, Xiao Xiao and Lei Lei, on January 27, 2026.
Their departure signifies the first time in over 50 years that Japan will be without pandas.
This loss is seen as a reflection of deteriorating diplomatic ties between Japan and China.

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