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The Smithsonian's National Zoo in D.C. has released new panda-themed merchandise, including shirts, onesies, hats, and more, to celebrate the upcoming arrival of two giant pandas from China in November. The funds from the sales will support the care of the pandas, filling the void left by the departure of the previous pandas last fall.
The Smithsonian’s National Zoo in Washington DC will soon welcome a new pair of giant pandas from China, marking a continuation of the long-standing practice of panda diplomacy between the two nations. The two-year-old pandas, Bao Li and Qing Bao, are set to arrive later this year under a new agreement with the China Wildlife Conservation Association. Despite tense US-China relations, this move symbolizes ongoing collaboration in wildlife conservation. The pandas and any offspring will remain under Chinese ownership, with cubs returning to China by age four.
Washington's National Zoo will welcome two new giant pandas, Bao Li and Qing Bao, by the end of the year following a new agreement with China. This marks a significant moment for U.S.-China relations and panda conservation efforts, reigniting "panda-mania" in the nation's capital.
The Smithsonian National Zoo in Washington, D.C. will welcome two new giant pandas, Bao Li and Qing Bao, from China before the end of the year as part of a 10-year cooperative breeding and research agreement with the China Wildlife Conservation Association. This follows the departure of two adult pandas, Mei Xiang and Tian Tian, and continues the tradition of panda diplomacy between the two countries.
Two 2-year-old giant pandas, Bao Li and Qing Bao, will arrive at Washington D.C.'s National Zoo by the end of the year as part of a new 10-year loan agreement with the China Wildlife Conservation Association. This partnership aims to continue conservation efforts and delight panda enthusiasts, with the pandas' arrival announced by First Lady Jill Biden and zoo officials.
The Smithsonian's National Zoo in Washington, D.C., will welcome two new adolescent giant pandas, Bao Li and Qing Bao, by the end of the year, following the departure of its previous pandas to China. This marks a continuation of the decades-old practice of "panda diplomacy" despite recent strained U.S.-China relations. The zoo is upgrading its panda habitat in anticipation of the new arrivals, who will be on a 10-year loan from China.
The Smithsonian’s National Zoo in Washington, D.C. will welcome two new giant pandas, Bao Li and Qing Bao, from China later this year. Bao Li, a male, and Qing Bao, a female, both aged 2, are part of a 10-year lease agreement aimed at aiding genetic diversity and conservation efforts. The arrival of these pandas marks a new era for the zoo, which has a long history of hosting giant pandas and aims to continue its successful breeding and conservation programs.
China will send giant pandas to live at San Francisco’s zoo for the first time, marking the first official leased agreement for Giant Pandas to have residency at the zoo. This comes after an announcement in February that China would be sending two giant pandas to the San Diego Zoo, marking the first panda loans in the US in two decades. Pandas have served as an unofficial barometer of China-US relations since 1972, and the move is seen as a symbol of friendship between the Chinese and American peoples.
China plans to send a new pair of giant pandas to the San Diego Zoo as part of a renewed international cooperation for giant panda conservation, following a decline in panda numbers in U.S. zoos due to strained U.S.-China relations. The move comes after Chinese President Xi Jinping's surprise announcement during a visit to California, indicating a potential return of pandas to the state. The giant panda, a symbol of U.S.-China friendship, has been loaned to zoos worldwide to fund conservation research, but has also faced scrutiny and suspicion amid rising distrust between the two countries.
China plans to send a new pair of giant pandas to the San Diego Zoo, renewing its longstanding gesture of friendship toward the United States after nearly all the iconic bears on loan to U.S. zoos were returned. The move comes after Chinese President Xi Jinping raised hopes of resuming panda exchanges with the U.S. during a meeting with President Joe Biden. The new pair of pandas, a male and a female, are expected to arrive at the San Diego Zoo as early as the end of summer, marking a significant development in panda diplomacy and wildlife conservation efforts.
China plans to send a new pair of giant pandas to the San Diego Zoo, renewing its longstanding gesture of friendship toward the United States after nearly all the iconic bears on loan to U.S. zoos were returned. The move comes after Chinese President Xi Jinping raised hopes of sending pandas to the U.S. again, following a meeting with President Joe Biden. The San Diego Zoo is excited about the potential arrival of a male and female panda, and China is considering a pair that includes a female descendent of two of the zoo's former residents. The return of the bears is seen as beneficial for both San Diego and the giant panda's recovery as a species.
China plans to send a new pair of giant pandas to the San Diego Zoo, renewing its longstanding gesture of friendship toward the United States after recalling nearly all the iconic bears on loan to U.S. zoos as relations soured between the two nations. The China Wildlife Conservation Association recently signed cooperation agreements with zoos in San Diego and Madrid, and is in talks with zoos in Washington, D.C. and Vienna. The zoos typically pay a fee of $1 million a year for two pandas, with the money earmarked for China’s conservation efforts. The return of the bears is not only good for San Diego but also for the giant panda’s recovery as a species.
On the 45th anniversary of diplomatic relations between China and the U.S., Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi emphasized the importance of peaceful coexistence and promised the return of giant pandas to California by the end of the year. The gesture comes amid efforts to navigate tensions and maintain cooperation between the two nations, with both sides acknowledging the need to manage their relationship responsibly. Wang's remarks were made at a reception in Beijing, where he also criticized sanctions and power games, while advocating for mutual respect for each country's development path and core interests.
The Berlin Zoo has sent its first giant pandas born in Germany, Pit and Paule, to China after a delay caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. The 4-year-old pandas, also known as Meng Xiang and Meng Yuan, arrived at their new home, the Chengdu Panda Base, after a flight on an Air China cargo jet. They will undergo a 30-day quarantine period before joining the panda population. While the pandas were popular attractions in Berlin, their return to China was part of the original agreement. Giant pandas have difficulty breeding, making their births highly valued.
The National Zoo's beloved pandas, Tian Tian, Mei Xiang, and their youngest offspring, Xiao Qi Ji, have safely arrived in China after a 19-hour journey. The pandas will reside at the China Wildlife Conservation Association, where Xiao Qi Ji will eventually enter the breeding program. The departure of the pandas marks the first time in 23 years that the panda exhibit at the National Zoo is empty. The zoo plans to renovate the enclosure and may temporarily house other animals. The pandas' departure is part of a larger trend of China pulling back pandas from western zoos as their agreements expire.