Giant Panda

Two giant pandas arrived at the Washington zoo on Tuesday in the latest chapter in China's campaign of international "panda diplomacy."

Since 1949, China has strategically loaned giant pandas to foreign zoos to foster trade ties, strengthen diplomatic relations, and enhance its global image.

Twelve tourists have been permanently banned from the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding in China for spitting and throwing objects into the pandas' play area.

After years of charming millions of people around the world with their furry bodies and clumsy antics, foreign-born giant pandas are adapting to new lives in China.

Beijing will return giant pandas to Washington's National Zoo by the end of the year, US First Lady Jill Biden and officials said Wednesday in a surprise announcement signaling a new era of panda diplomacy between the two superpowers.

Fu Bao's last day of public viewing was held on March 2, where it received gifts, including a doll created from bamboo.

They would be sent to Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding, an institution for giant panda scientific research and breeding.

The UK's only giant pandas left Edinburgh for China on Monday after spending 12 cubless years in the Scottish capital.

South Korea got its first up-close look at its new pair of baby giant pandas Thursday at a name-revealing ceremony that doubled as an early celebration of the 100 days since their birth.

For all panda lovers in the US, there is sad news. The National Zoo, in Washington DC, which has been the home to three giant pandas for 50 years, will soon send them back to China.

A giant panda on loan from China to Thailand who captivated animal lovers through a 24-hour live broadcast of her antics died on Wednesday aged 21, said the zoo where she was housed.

A male giant panda gifted by China to Taiwan as a symbol of warmer ties died on Saturday after suffering a spate of seizures, Taipei Zoo said.

Qatar became the first Middle Eastern country Wednesday to receive Chinese giant pandas -- Suhail and Soraya -- who, in true Gulf fashion, took up residence in luxury air-conditioned quarters.

An An, the world's oldest male giant panda under human care, was euthanised on Thursday at age 35.

The discovery of panda fossils in China has helped researchers solve the mystery of how the giant species developed a "false thumb" and became the only dedicated vegetarian in the bear family.

Two giant pandas arrived at the Washington zoo on Tuesday in the latest chapter in China's campaign of international "panda diplomacy."

Since 1949, China has strategically loaned giant pandas to foreign zoos to foster trade ties, strengthen diplomatic relations, and enhance its global image.

Twelve tourists have been permanently banned from the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding in China for spitting and throwing objects into the pandas' play area.

After years of charming millions of people around the world with their furry bodies and clumsy antics, foreign-born giant pandas are adapting to new lives in China.

Beijing will return giant pandas to Washington's National Zoo by the end of the year, US First Lady Jill Biden and officials said Wednesday in a surprise announcement signaling a new era of panda diplomacy between the two superpowers.

Fu Bao's last day of public viewing was held on March 2, where it received gifts, including a doll created from bamboo.

They would be sent to Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding, an institution for giant panda scientific research and breeding.

The UK's only giant pandas left Edinburgh for China on Monday after spending 12 cubless years in the Scottish capital.

South Korea got its first up-close look at its new pair of baby giant pandas Thursday at a name-revealing ceremony that doubled as an early celebration of the 100 days since their birth.

For all panda lovers in the US, there is sad news. The National Zoo, in Washington DC, which has been the home to three giant pandas for 50 years, will soon send them back to China.

A giant panda on loan from China to Thailand who captivated animal lovers through a 24-hour live broadcast of her antics died on Wednesday aged 21, said the zoo where she was housed.

A male giant panda gifted by China to Taiwan as a symbol of warmer ties died on Saturday after suffering a spate of seizures, Taipei Zoo said.

Qatar became the first Middle Eastern country Wednesday to receive Chinese giant pandas -- Suhail and Soraya -- who, in true Gulf fashion, took up residence in luxury air-conditioned quarters.

An An, the world's oldest male giant panda under human care, was euthanised on Thursday at age 35.

The discovery of panda fossils in China has helped researchers solve the mystery of how the giant species developed a "false thumb" and became the only dedicated vegetarian in the bear family.