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According to Natalie Tso’s article” China's Panda Diplomacy with Taiwan”, the democratic island China claims as its own, Beijing has sent the island a gift for the holidays: pandas. In order to welcome the charming ambassadors Tuan Tuan and Yuan Yuan, Taipei Zoo and other related people are well-prepared and well-trained for the new guests. In addition to sending pandas, there are also some differences between Taiwan and China after Ma Ying-jeou took office as Taiwan's new president in May. The two sides have put aside their ongoing sovereignty dispute to forge new economic ties, starting with key transportation links.
As far as I am concerned, I think the tow pandas sent to Taiwan is a great and important event between both tow countries, but if it contains so many political factors, maybe the authorities concerned should think twice before accepting the panda gifts. Now that they are already sent to Taiwan, it is too late to discuss acceptance or not, all we can do is to take good care of the pandas; after all, they are living creatures. The report says that the pandas are the gift to celebrate Christmas and New Year, but are they really suitable for Taiwan? For many years Taiwan has been restricted to participate in international organizations such as UN and WHO, since China wants to show its friendly to Taiwan, the best way maybe lift restrictions and that Taiwan participate in world affairs. This is the exactly gift we need.