
SAN FRANCISCO — Pandas might soon be returning to California, Chinese President Xi Jinping suggested Wednesday at a dinner in San Francisco attended by hundreds of U.S. business leaders. Limited time: Save 25% on NBC News subscription Get exclusive reporting, live Q&As and ad-free reading. The return to China this month of the three giant pandas at the National Zoo in Washington has raised concerns that the United States could soon have none of the beloved bears.
Main Idea: Xi Jinping signaled that China may send giant pandas back to California, using the gesture to ease tensions and highlight U.S.-China ties.
Key Points:
China and the US still face tension, so trade, jobs, and prices for some goods can stay uncertain for households and small businesses.
Panda returns to San Diego could lift zoo visits, tourism, and local spending, while also signaling a small thaw in US-China ties.
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