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PanDan Diplomacy

#Lobbyist #Lobbying #Diplomacy #Government Relations
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This case creatively applies diplomatic strategy to an unconventional lobbying scenario, blending geopolitical considerations with financial analysis and stakeholder psychology. The case teaches strategic decision-making by requiring candidates to balance influence objectives, financial viability, and risk management in a humorous yet substantive framework.

Estimated Time 15 minutes
Difficulty Medium
Source Columbia
50 / 100
Now that President-elect Dan has won the United States general election, our client, the Chinese government, is constructing their approach to influence President-elect Dan to look favorably upon them in negotiations once he takes the oath of office. President-elect Dan is the first independent who has won a presidential election in the modern era. He is a Pennsylvania native, from a small town a few hours north of Philadelphia who campaigned on strong international trade deals, education reform, and immigration reform. One of the most effective diplomatic approaches for China has been Panda Diplomacy. Panda Diplomacy is the process by which the Chinese government sends giant pandas to countries in which to leverage better trade deals and improve their outcomes. We have been tasked to help our client sculpt their initial Panda Diplomacy approach to President-elect Dan. What factors would you consider when planning this Panda Diplomacy approach?

Clarifying Information

  1. Ticket cost: $20
  2. Bamboo Cost: $20 per kilogram
  3. Discount rate: 10%
  4. All other variable costs: $139,000 annually
  5. Number of Pandas: Selected Zoos will receive 2 pandas for companionship and mating possibilities
  6. China charges a $1 million fee for each panda
  7. A panda eats 15 kilograms of fresh bamboo every day
  8. It will cost each zoo $2 million to build the required enclosures, with $42,000 in annual maintenance