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The koi fish won the top prize in the koi beauty contest in China. Photo: Xinhua

More than 2,000 koi fish compete in "beauty pageant" in China

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Koi fish are a symbol of good luck in China. More than 2,000 koi fish entered a beauty contest in Shandong province.

China is about to transfer the panda couple Bao Li (left) and Qing Bao (right) to the US. Graphics: Bui Duc

China strengthens ties with the US thanks to giant pandas

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After about 11 months of no pandas at the National Zoo in the US, China announced that it will send two new individuals in the near future.