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China uses pandas to woo Taiwan amid unification push
Beijing offers two giant pandas and other incentives to sway Taiwan as opposition leader Lien Chan visits, signaling a charm offensive to ease imports, boost tourism, and shift public opinion toward unification while denying any change in policy. The plan aims to isolate President Chen Shui-bian and gain influence across parties, though risks backlash and cautious official reception.
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