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CONSERVATION PROJECTS, ALTHOUGH CHINA SEES OTHER BENEFITS
was followed by around £2.6bn (€3.3bn, US$4.4bn) worth of contracts with Scot- land for the supply of salmon, renewable energy technology and Land Rovers.
Panda protection
Despite attracting criticism from wildlfe groups who say panda diplomacy is cruel and unnecessary, the benefits for China’s wild and captive panda populations appear to be evident. Whether panda leasing is seen as a costly loss-leader, an invest- ment or a huge revenue generator, the success of conservation efforts and huge interest in the creatures, means that successful panda diplomacy is likely to continue well into the future. l
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Jak Phillips is the news editor of Leisure Media publication Leisure Opportunities. jakphillips@leisuremedia.com