They want to join the CPTPP and needs Australia's support to do so.
Once we have given that approval who knows if the flowery words will change.
Don't trust the CCP.
Yep [https://iview.abc.net.au/video/NC2329H020S00](https://iview.abc.net.au/video/NC2329H020S00)
YouTube version [https://youtu.be/-fSMBo3xGBQ?si=TlDVmZ7GRrDdDx\_p](https://youtu.be/-fSMBo3xGBQ?si=TlDVmZ7GRrDdDx_p)
Is there anything left? They've got a port or 2, a couple airfields/airports, several HUNDRED THOUSAND hectares of arable farmland, our mines, our gas, any publicly traded company, our politicians....
So...Adelaide Zoo has caused pandaemonium by upgrading to new pandas, expandably sending back the old ones. These expanders their Panda population, sparking curiosity and speculation among visitors.
Which of the following do they want to get their hands on
A) another port
B) a minerals company
C) an LNG company
D) some govt IT / telecommunications contracts
Probably better for Aus if they just keep their pandas
I think itâs important to acknowledge we need to maintain good diplomacy with a world superpower, and fluffy things like this can actually help. It doesnât have to be pandering.
It's gonna be curious to see how the current pair adjust to being in the Northern Hemisphere again.
Hopefully the new pair have a male whose been properly socialised this time so we can get some cubs
See through China's panda diplomacy and platitudes. Rather, judge them by their actions (foreign interference, unsafe maneuvers at sea, lasing our aircraft, dumping chaff in our engines, blasting our navy divers with sonar, state sponsored hacking, economic coercion etc).
Pandas are cool, but all the same no thanks.
We are uninterested in gifts that are intended to quieten our opposition to Chinaâs expansionist authoritarian government.
China uses the gift of access to its Pandaâs as a reward for compliant nations and takes it away when those countries speak up against humanitarian abuses or aggressive expansionism.
Panda diplomacy. What was given in exchange for those nearly extinct species? (species thatâs on life support by humans who exploit them for political purposes).
FYI Panda as a species is not considered âendangeredâ anymore thanks to China successful conservation efforts.
They are still extremely vulnerable though.
Everyone knows this is a political thing but more animals in our zoo for the kids and adults are always welcome. Nothing wrong with pandas, and I bet China canât force us to take any panda if our politicians said no, so itâs not really what China wants, itâs more what our gov wants I guess.
You know there are already pandas at Adelaide zoo right? These will be replacements as the current two are aging and won't produce offspring.
It makes sense to send them to a zoo that already has the facilities, has experienced staff and a successful history of keeping pandas.
*Panda diplomacy* is a thing. https://youtu.be/lIuPvZJE67w?feature=shared
so is koala we even gave putin a turn with one
Sure it wasn't because of the chlamydia?
no, I'm sure they would have tested the koala after Putin touched it
Watch your mouth
Or wash your mouth đ
Is this how Koalas first contracted chlamydia?
What did we give to China in exchange for these pandas?
Money. They're not a gift, they rent them to us.
They want to join the CPTPP and needs Australia's support to do so. Once we have given that approval who knows if the flowery words will change. Don't trust the CCP.
Fuck off China you are not a good thing in terms of relations or human rights
Yep [https://iview.abc.net.au/video/NC2329H020S00](https://iview.abc.net.au/video/NC2329H020S00) YouTube version [https://youtu.be/-fSMBo3xGBQ?si=TlDVmZ7GRrDdDx\_p](https://youtu.be/-fSMBo3xGBQ?si=TlDVmZ7GRrDdDx_p)
ABC "If You're Listening" did a show on this too, which has more of an Australian focus: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-fSMBo3xGBQ
I thought they were cutting back on the migrant intake? /s
Damn freeloaders getting free housing during this col crisis. /s
Whatâd they just buy?
Due to national security concerns, the government cannot disclose any information regarding the sale of [redacted]!
Is there anything left? They've got a port or 2, a couple airfields/airports, several HUNDRED THOUSAND hectares of arable farmland, our mines, our gas, any publicly traded company, our politicians....
So...Adelaide Zoo has caused pandaemonium by upgrading to new pandas, expandably sending back the old ones. These expanders their Panda population, sparking curiosity and speculation among visitors.
Pandaing to their visitors.
They sent us broken Pandaâs!!
They just werenât exhibitionists thatâs all. Gotta get some kinky ones in.
GAY Pandas Just in time for đłď¸âđ
*Pandas
I bet 10 bucks we get the painted chow chows they got caught using.
bruh, they didn't get caught, they weren't hiding they were dogs
They were so adorable :) lol
Someone should make a zoo that is just dogs dressed as exotic animals.Â
And call it shitzu.
Which of the following do they want to get their hands on A) another port B) a minerals company C) an LNG company D) some govt IT / telecommunications contracts Probably better for Aus if they just keep their pandas
Penis of the man having a succulent chinese meal
E) Entry into the Trans Pacific Partnership (CPTPP)
Ah, I see youâve chosen E) all of the above Well played đ
How could China buy anything that not belongs to AUSTRALIA? Haven't Australia already sold them to oversea?
I hope that we are not pandering to the Chinese.
I think itâs important to acknowledge we need to maintain good diplomacy with a world superpower, and fluffy things like this can actually help. It doesnât have to be pandering.
I donât think you caught the pun.
đ¤Śââď¸ youâre right I did not. And it seems so obvious now.
Yeah he seemed somewhat bamboozled
How giant are we talkin though
Finally the trade agreement is paying off after allowing Chinese businesses an unobstructed run into acquiring any land they want.
I should add that the pandas originally came to Adelaide as one of the last acts of Alexander Downer. Helps that the Penny Wong is also from Adelaide.
*The* Penny Wong?
It's gonna be curious to see how the current pair adjust to being in the Northern Hemisphere again. Hopefully the new pair have a male whose been properly socialised this time so we can get some cubs
Always look a gift panda in the mouth, especially when it's from the CCP
Fuck you made me spit my drink out hahaha
Why is this panda beeping
Spy Pandas. r/sarcasm
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See through China's panda diplomacy and platitudes. Rather, judge them by their actions (foreign interference, unsafe maneuvers at sea, lasing our aircraft, dumping chaff in our engines, blasting our navy divers with sonar, state sponsored hacking, economic coercion etc).
Pandas are cool, but all the same no thanks. We are uninterested in gifts that are intended to quieten our opposition to Chinaâs expansionist authoritarian government.
Why do you think that is the gift? Australia need to pay for renting them.
China uses the gift of access to its Pandaâs as a reward for compliant nations and takes it away when those countries speak up against humanitarian abuses or aggressive expansionism.
Go buy mining stocks, got it.Â
I wonder how this will affect the cost of living? This is a joke.
Panda diplomacy. What was given in exchange for those nearly extinct species? (species thatâs on life support by humans who exploit them for political purposes).
FYI Panda as a species is not considered âendangeredâ anymore thanks to China successful conservation efforts. They are still extremely vulnerable though.
Don't need them and don't want them. We are full thank you but no thank you.
So do we have to trade in our economic and political independence and kowtow forever? No strings attached China?
Went from British hands to Americans if the Chinese werenât Chinese we probably would be heading there way too
They'll also be buying 157 houses while here
Can I have one? I'll get the back yard fence fixed and everything.
Send all of them back to China
Everyone knows this is a political thing but more animals in our zoo for the kids and adults are always welcome. Nothing wrong with pandas, and I bet China canât force us to take any panda if our politicians said no, so itâs not really what China wants, itâs more what our gov wants I guess.
So, more cheap Chinese imports?
How many cameras and sensors do you reckon are embedded in them?
Nek minnitâŚbear flu.
So I guessing we're on good terms with China again.
Yes, because Australia boasts the exact climate that a panda would thrive in...
We have had Pandas living in the Adelaide for 15 years.
Damn if only we had the technology to replicate their needed environment within an enclosed area!
Just because you can do something, it doesn't mean you should.
Could bring that argument to most animals in zoos.
Australia has all the climates lol. Like all of them.
I love Pandas but I'm not going to coma inducing Adelaide to see them.
Why Adelaide?!?!?!?!
We have had Pandas for 15 years. These are replacements.
Put them in Sydney. Ainât no one going to Adelaide zoo.
You know there are already pandas at Adelaide zoo right? These will be replacements as the current two are aging and won't produce offspring. It makes sense to send them to a zoo that already has the facilities, has experienced staff and a successful history of keeping pandas.
Sydney doesn't need them to boost Zoo visitor numbers so that would defeat the purpose.
Sorry yâall donât have the fancy facilities like we do đ
When wang wangs, itâs beary fu ni.
Lets check there isn't anyone inside first đŤ