China will withdraw all pandas from Japan amid worsening relations for the first…

🇨🇳🇯🇵China will withdraw all pandas from Japan amid worsening relations for the first time since 1973, according to Kyodo News.

All pandas belong to China and are leased to other countries as a symbol of friendship. The withdrawal of the animals signifies a serious political conflict.

Pandas will only be available to see in Japanese zoos until the end of January – due to the rush, tickets are already being sold through a lottery.