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Notably, the Prime Minister highlighted the long-standing connections, referencing his predecessor Bob Hawke's visit to the same region in 1986. Currently, Australia hosts two giant pandas on loan, one at Adelaide Zoo and another in South Australia, making it the only country in the Southern Hemisphere to possess such pandas. This initiative is not only a symbol of soft diplomacy but also a reminder of the deep-rooted people-to-people ties, including the Chinese-Australian diaspora, which comprises approximately 1.4 million individuals contributing significantly to Australia's multicultural fabric.