Get ready to fall in love all over again with the world's most adorable ambassadors! 🐼 China is sending giant pandas to Austria and the U.S. in a new wave of conservation cooperation that aims to boost global biodiversity and strengthen friendships across borders.
The China Wildlife Conservation Association has inked an agreement with Austria's Schönbrunn Zoo to welcome a new pair of giant pandas for a 10-year conservation project. Meanwhile, Yun Chuan and Xin Bao, a lovable panda duo, have embarked on their journey to the San Diego Zoo in the United States. 🇦🇹🇺🇸
Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning shared that the panda partnerships with these zoos span over two decades and have been a roaring success. \"Both have been fruitful and contributed a lot to giant panda conservation and research and the affinity between our peoples,\" she said.
As part of the new arrangements, Yuan Yuan and Yang Yang, the current panda residents in Austria, will return to the Chinese mainland later this year. But fear not, panda fans! A new duo will be selected from the China Conservation and Research Center for the Giant Panda to continue the cuddly legacy.
Yun Chuan and Xin Bao took off on Thursday morning, flying in style on a chartered flight to the U.S. ✈️ Mao Ning assured that China and the U.S. have pulled out all the stops to ensure the pandas' health and safety during their travel. Chinese experts will stay in the U.S. for about three months to help the pandas settle into their new bamboo-filled abode.
\"There will be various ways for the public to learn about what their life will be like,\" Mao said, hinting at exciting opportunities for panda enthusiasts to stay connected with these charismatic creatures.
This new chapter in panda diplomacy not only strengthens conservation efforts but also brings people closer together. It's a panda-monium of excitement, and we can't wait to see Yun Chuan and Xin Bao thrive in their new homes! 🌿❤️
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Latest giant panda conservation cooperation to boost global diversity
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