In fact, pandas have become so popular that they are now a symbol of China.

事实上，熊猫已经变得如此受欢迎，它们现在是中国的象征。

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But I don't think so, because Spring Festival is a symbol of China.

但我并不这么认为，因为春节是中国的一个象征。

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Ai has played table tennis in China since 2005 and is considered a symbol of China-Japan friendship.

自从2005年开始，福原爱就在中国打乒乓球，被认为是中日友谊的象征。

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The Olympics have become a symbol of China's right to the respect it is due.

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Because building a public company in China is a symbol of success.

CNN: Jack Ma Talkasia Transcript

In other words, and as Mr Wen implied, MG's importance is as a symbol of the kind of investment China wishes to make in the UK, to transform Chinese companies into owners of valuable brands rather than just sub-contractors for western businesses.

BBC: Chinese Premier backing the euro and the UK