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Panda diplomacy shifted again in 2008 after an earthquake hit Sichuan province and severely damaged wild panda habitat and the Wolong Nature Reserve and Breeding Center. The sudden event spurred fundraising efforts by the government, not only through the renewal of existing panda loans but also the extension of new ones.<ref>[https://studentbriefs.law.gwu.edu/ilpb/2022/04/15/panda-diplomacy/ Panda Diplomacy] International Law and Policy Brief</ref> | Panda diplomacy shifted again in 2008 after an earthquake hit Sichuan province and severely damaged wild panda habitat and the Wolong Nature Reserve and Breeding Center. The sudden event spurred fundraising efforts by the government, not only through the renewal of existing panda loans but also the extension of new ones.<ref>[https://studentbriefs.law.gwu.edu/ilpb/2022/04/15/panda-diplomacy/ Panda Diplomacy] International Law and Policy Brief</ref> | ||
Under the international giant panda cooperation agreement, pandas born outside China should be sent back to their native land when they are between 2 and 4 years old, before reaching sexual maturity, which typically occurs between the ages of 4 and 6. This measure aims to ensure that they have the best possible environment in China, their natural habitat, where they can thrive and potentially contribute to the birth of future panda cubs.<ref>[https://www.chinadaily.com.cn/a/202307/25/WS64bf1f6ca31035260b8184be.html Home set for French-born panda] China Daily</ref> | |||
== Examples of panda diplomacy == | == Examples of panda diplomacy == | ||