Sitting opposite one of the panda dolls, diner Sawit Chaiphuek said he was happy to have some company as he stepped out to eat for the first time in months. “The doll makes me feel less lonely ...

Chinese Ambassador to Australia Xiao Qian poses for photos with a prize winner during the Panda Competition at the Chinese Embassy in Australia, in Canberra, Australia on Nov. 6, 2024. Australian ...