Question
Claim
Gifts of live animals can help to strengthen ties between governments.
Evidence
Fact: China has given many pandas to other countries. This practice is called
"panda diplomacy" (CNN)
Evidence
Fact: "Researchers found that [China] often gave gifts of pandas to countries it
was trying to make trade deals with" (BBC)
Reasoning
"Panda diplomacy" must be effective if China continues to practice it as a
strategy for working with other countries.
Strong Reasoning: Connects the Evidence to the Claim
Weak Reasoning: Doesn't Connect the Evidence to the Claim
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Answer
Strong Reasoning: The evidence provided shows that China's practice of "panda diplomacy" has been effective in strengthening ties with other countries, which supports the claim that gifts of live animals can help to strengthen ties between governments.