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Yi Yi and Sheng Yi, visible symbols of China's panda diplomacy with Malaysia
The pandas were loaned to Malaysia as China viewed the country as one of its important partners.
Tue Aug 29 2023
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Malaysia, Indonesia, two most important partners - Singapore PM
"There will be differences from time to time, because of their deep-seated attitudes towards us, but today, on the whole, relations with both countries are good," he said.
Sun Aug 21 2016