In 1958, a panda born in China's Sichuan province arrived at London Zoo, where she would make her home for the next 14 years — despite being scheduled to stay for only three weeks. She became one of the world's best known animals and was loved by children and adults alike. Tasmin Little, concert violinist and China Current Culture Contributor, recounts her own early interaction with Chi Chi.
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