Japan sends giant pandas back to China amid Taiwan row
Published date: Wed, 28 Jan 2026 17:55:59 +0700Japan has sent its twin pandas back to China amid a diplomatic row between the two countries.
Beloved pandas Xiao Xiao and Lei Lei, both aged four, departed Ueno Zoological Gardens in Tokyo by truck as they were repatriated to China on January 27.
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Tokyo, Japan |
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27/01/2026 |
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