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Why are US-China relations tricky?

Relations between the US and China have faced various challenges recently, from trade disputes to geopolitical tensions. The arrival of these pandas, following a meeting between leaders, can be seen as a gesture of thawing relations and a way to build bridges through shared cultural interest, despite broader political complexities.

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