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Lovely  Panda Diplomats

Pandas are not only a national treasure， but are loved around the world.

A giant panda cub born in last August at the Smithsonian’s National Zoo， US， was given the name Xiao Qi Ji （little miracle）. The choice was the result of a five-day online vote that drew nearly 135，000 voters in the US. Interestingly， National Public Radio said that in a nod to Chinese tradition， the name was not chosen until 100 days after the birth.

This cub’s birth proved to be quite inspiring—and at a time when inspiration was truly needed.

“Xiao Qi Ji’s birth is a true miracle that has been so uplifting to all of us during the pandemic，” Chinese Ambassador to the US Cui Tiankai said in a video congratulatory message. “We are connected again in the growth of our little ambassador， and in our shared joy and friendship.”

The furry black-and-white animals have played an important role in the country’s diplomacy， known as “panda diplomacy”.

熊猫不仅是中国的国宝，而且深受全世界的喜爱。（剩余2667字）

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