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Many advances gained in nature protection efforts during the early 1960s were brought to a screeching halt with the onset of China’s Cultural Revolution (1966-1976). The Wanglang Nature Reserve, however, hosted representatives from China’s top scientific institutes on the first species-specific giant panda survey in 1967. This event brings to light a narrative parallel to the well-known “decade of chaos”. During this era the government endorsed many scientific endeavors designed to highlight the glory of China’s nature and advertise its scientific prowess. In addition to being a scientific subject, the giant panda also became a popular expression of nationalism during this era. The giant panda was repeatedly reproduced as a politically safe image and demonstrated surprising durability against the ever-changing political winds of this decade.
Title: Pandas Are Red
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Many advances gained in nature protection efforts during the early 1960s were brought to a screeching halt with the onset of China’s Cultural Revolution (1966-1976).
The Wanglang Nature Reserve, however, hosted representatives from China’s top scientific institutes on the first species-specific giant panda survey in 1967.
This event brings to light a narrative parallel to the well-known “decade of chaos”.
During this era the government endorsed many scientific endeavors designed to highlight the glory of China’s nature and advertise its scientific prowess.
In addition to being a scientific subject, the giant panda also became a popular expression of nationalism during this era.
The giant panda was repeatedly reproduced as a politically safe image and demonstrated surprising durability against the ever-changing political winds of this decade.
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