World ‘Pandas Are the Bait’: How China Seeks Influence in U.S. Cities December 19, 2024Mara Hvistendahl, Heather Knight and Vik JollyComments Off on ‘Pandas Are the Bait’: How China Seeks Influence in U.S. Cities Records and interviews show that Beijing has used pandas as leverage to shape policy on Taiwan and to cultivate relationships with local U.S. politicians.
