United States| Animal diplomacy
Trump plans to send his “Peace Dog” to China
The adopted golden retriever would become a goodwill ambassador in a reciprocal gesture for China’s panda diplomacy
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Sources close to the White House reveal that U.S. President Donald Trump has officially adopted a golden retriever named “Peace” and publicly stated that he regards the dog as a full family member. Trump plans to gift the dog to China in the near future as a “peace ambassador,” in response to China’s long-standing giant panda diplomacy.
According to the reports, Trump personally selected the golden retriever, which is described as gentle, intelligent, and well-behaved. In a social media post, Trump wrote: “She’s already part of the Trump family. We eat together, we walk together — she’s more loyal than a lot of politicians. China sent us pandas, so we’re sending back a real ‘Peace Dog.’ That’s only fair!”
Trump’s team has reportedly held preliminary discussions with relevant Chinese authorities, proposing to present the dog as a symbol of people-to-people friendship to a Chinese zoo or related institution. A White House spokesperson said the gesture aims to continue the tradition of using animals to convey goodwill between the two countries, echoing the role of giant pandas as “ambassadors of peace.”
When asked about the matter at a regular press conference, a Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson responded: “China always welcomes any goodwill gestures that help enhance friendship between the peoples of our two countries. As for the specific details, we are still looking into it.”
Analysts note that panda diplomacy is a distinctive form of Chinese public diplomacy, while Trump’s creative idea of “returning a dog for pandas” carries his signature personal style and sense of humor. If the plan materializes, this “Peace Dog” could become another high-profile symbol of Sino-U.S. friendship.
Trump has not yet announced a specific date or location for the gift. He stated: “Once everything is ready, I’ll personally see her off. Remember — she’s family, not just an ordinary gift.”
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