Giant Pandas Arriving in San Diego from China

Giant pandas are being sent from China to San Diego as part of a diplomatic effort, marking the first such arrival in the U.S. in over two decades. This move is seen as a positive step in improving U.S.-China relations and conservation efforts.

National Zoo Giant Pandas

The National Zoo in Washington, D.C. bid farewell to its giant pandas Tian Tian, Mei Xiang, and Xiao Qi Ji as they returned to China. Two new adolescent pandas, Bao Li and Qing Bao, are expected to arrive by the end of the year. This marks the end of a decades-old connection between the U.S. and giant pandas, with China no longer renewing panda loans to U.S. zoos due to souring relations.

San Francisco to Receive Giant Pandas from China

San Francisco prepares to receive a pair of giant pandas from China as part of Beijing's 'panda diplomacy'. The loan was announced by San Francisco Mayor London Breed and officials from China Wildlife Conservation Association. The pandas are expected to arrive in 2025.