In a gesture of international friendship and wildlife conservation, China is set to send a pair of giant pandas, Jin Xi and Zhu Yu, to Spain next week. The China Wildlife Conservation Association announced on Wednesday that the pandas will depart from Chengdu City in southwest China’s Sichuan Province on April 29. They will begin a 10-year residency at Madrid Zoo, marking a significant collaboration between the two nations.
The giant panda, an iconic symbol of China, has long been part of diplomatic efforts, fostering goodwill and collaboration in conservation worldwide. Jin Xi and Zhu Yu, both born at the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding, are expected to captivate visitors and enhance public awareness about wildlife conservation.
The arrival of Jin Xi and Zhu Yu in Madrid will be celebrated with welcoming ceremonies and educational programs at the zoo. The pandas will reside in a specially designed habitat that replicates their natural environment, ensuring their comfort and well-being.
This initiative underscores the ongoing partnership between China and Spain in biodiversity preservation and environmental protection. It also provides an opportunity for scientists and conservationists in Spain to study the species more closely, contributing to global efforts to protect and understand giant pandas.
The collaboration is expected to strengthen cultural and scientific exchanges between the two countries, promoting mutual understanding and joint efforts in wildlife conservation.
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