Bangladesh, July 6 -- In 2000, I was undergoing military training at Hebei University, Shijiazhuang, China. In one weekend, we were taken to Shijiazhuang Zoo, where we saw a giant panda.
I was very excited to see that and was taking pictures from different angles.
In Chinese society, the giant panda is much more than a rare animal. It is regarded as a national treasure, a symbol of culture, and a symbol of Peace and Friendship.
Historically, China has used pandas as diplomatic gifts or long-term loans to other countries, commonly known as "Panda Diplomacy".
Between 1949 and 1982, China gifted pandas to a small number of countries, including the Soviet Union, the USA, North Korea, Japan, the UK, and France. After China joined interna...