China could be sending giant pandas to the U.S. for the first time in years, reigniting 'panda diplomacy' between the two countries.

However, by late 2024, U.S. zoos will be without pandas for the first time in over five decades. This is because every giant panda at every zoo in the country is on loan from the Chinese government.

President Xi Jinping of China said his country may keep sending giant pandas to the United States. The National Zoo in Washington sent three of them back to China last week.

However, by late 2024, U.S. zoos will be without pandas for the first time in over five decades. This is because every giant panda at every zoo in the country is on loan from the Chinese government.