Indonesia’s First Giant Panda is Set to Charm the Public The arrival of Satrio Wiratama (Rio), Indonesia's first giant panda cub, has generated widespread excitement among locals and tourists.
As Rio prepares for his public debut this month, it's clear that he is more than just a cute face – he's a symbol of China's soft power in Southeast Asia.
Taman Safari Indonesia, the zoo where Rio was born, has been loaned two pandas by China as part of their "panda diplomacy" program.